Success Stories: EB1A Approval for a Research Scientist in the field of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering in just 1 ½ months
On July 15th, 2013 we received another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) for a Research Scientist in the field of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (Approval Notice)
General Field: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist National Origin: India Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC) State Residing at the Time of Filing: Texas Approval Notice Date: July 15, 2013 Processing Time: 1 ½ months
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 research scientist in the field of biomaterials and tissue engineering. His research had primarily focused the development of enhanced skin regeneration techniques. His work has resulted in at least 26 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 5 patents, and 41 presentations at national and international conferences and meetings. His publications had garnered at least 507 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 been a peer reviewer for 3 journals related to the field of biomaterials and tissue engineering. Of his accomplishments, one of his recommenders remarked, “Marked by his clinical resourcefulness, [client’s] research legacy includes not only new ways to generate compatible tissue substitutes but also multilayered large-area skin analogues with constitutive and healing abilities that seemed unattainable only a few years ago. Although these new skin analogues are only now coming available as a result of experiences gained from treating battlefield casualties, [client’s] innovations will directly affect new civilian healthcare options, as well as the manufacture and commercialization of new products based on his patented methodologies.” 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 biomaterials and tissue engineering, 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 ½ months.