Success Stories: EB1A Approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Bioengineering in just a month
On July 15th, 2013 we received another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Bioengineering (Approval Notice)
General Field: Bioengineering Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher National Origin: India Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC) State Residing at the Time of Filing: Maryland Approval Notice Date: July 15, 2013 Processing Time: 1 month
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.
The client in this case was a postdoctoral researcher in the field of bioengineering. His research had focused on developing experimental methods and materials to facilitate G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) proteins research. His work has resulted in at least 10 peer-reviewed scientific articles. His publications had garnered at least 121 citations at the time his case was filed, clearly demonstrating that he had influenced his field and garnered international acclaim. In addition, our client had reviewed at least 14 papers for 9 journals related to the field of bioengineering. Of his accomplishments, one of his independent recommenders remarked, “As a scientist, [client’s] research has been an inspiration that has provided a solid foundation for the development of biomarker assays in my lab. [Client] is one of the few experts in the world on small-molecule biofunctionalized surfaces.” It was our goal to prove that our client qualified for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability given that he sought to remain in the United States to continue work in the area of bioengineering, and that his continued research would substantially and prospectively benefit the United States. With the proof and documentation that we provided, his case was approved in just 1 month.