Success Stories: EB1-A Approval for a Molecular Biology Assistant Research Scientist in 7 Weeks

Posted by wegreened on June 17, 2013 in EB1 Green Card, Biology (Pathology and Immunology, Human Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Animal, Plant, Microbiology, Genetics, Botany)

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On June 12th, 2013, we received another EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval for an Assistant Research Scientist in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice)

General Field: Molecular Biology Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Research Scientist National Origin: India Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC) State Residing at the Time of Filing: Texas Approval Notice Date: June 12, 2013 Processing Time: 7 weeks

Case Summary:

The average processing time for I-140 cases is 4-6 months. But on many occasions, we have cases approved far faster than the average processing time.

Chen Immigration Law Associates recently received an EB1A for an assistant research scientist from India. This client seeks to enter the United States to continue working in the field of molecular biology. Our client's work primarily focused on infectious disease, specializing on host-pathogen interactions and genomics research, with particular emphasis on the pathogenic mycobaterica Mycobaterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and the associated diseases they cause, including Johne's disease and bovine tuberculosis in ruminants and tuberculosis and Crohn's disease in humans. It was our goal to prove that this client qualifies for classification as an alien of extraordinary ability given that he seeks to enter the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability and that his entry into the United States will substantially and prospectively benefit the United States. Our client’s work has resulted in 12 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 1 book chapter, and numerous national and international conference presentations. His publications have been cited at least 227 times by researchers from all around the world. His contributions to the field are also recognized by other experts, notably in a statement by an independent recommender who stated, “[The Petitioner] possesses the research skills, knowledge, and expertise that denote him as a scientist of extraordinary ability working on a very important infectious disease. It is clearly in the best interests of the United States retain his services by granting him permanent residency.” We at Chen Immigration Law Associates collected recommendation letters from leading experts in the field that argue the necessity of continuation of our client’s work. This client’s case was approved in just 7 weeks.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%