Success Story: EB1A Approved Smoothly! We Helped a Bangladeshi Graduate Research Assistant Secure Success

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks a lot for helping me with my EB1A approval.”

On September 2^nd, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Filing: Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina

Approval Notice Date: September 2^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 15 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)

Case Summary:

We are delighted to announce the I-140 EB1A petition approval for our client, an established expert in the field of electrical engineering. With an M.S. and a B.S. in electrical and electronic engineering, the Client is recognized as one of the few leading specialists in renewable energy integration. His research is especially well-known for advancing the review and application of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods for solar photovoltaic (PV) generation systems, a critical area for optimizing sustainable energy production.

Demonstrating the Client’s Significance

To satisfy the EB1A criteria, we built a strong case demonstrating the Client’s extraordinary ability and sustained influence in his field. We highlighted his consistent record of impactful research and contributions, supported by:

19 peer-reviewed journal articles (11 first-authored), 20 conference papers (8 first-authored), 1 preprint, and 1 first-authored book chapter.
A remarkable citation record of 1,297 citations according to Google Scholar, reflecting the broad adoption of his work by researchers worldwide.
At least 130 completed peer reviews for respected journals, underscoring his standing as a trusted authority in electrical engineering research.
Letters of recommendation from leading international experts who praised the originality and significance of his contributions to renewable energy integration.
“As all of the above demonstrates, [Client] is a respected electrical engineer who has developed feasibility analysis and a new power system controller to promote sustainable energy adoption among the American people and achieved an extensive publication record in high-quality venues. Consequently, the continuation of his work is undoubtedly within the best interests of the United States of America.”

Our team emphasized that the Client’s research has not only advanced the technical understanding of solar PV and renewable energy systems but has also been widely cited and utilized by peers across the globe, proving its major significance to the field.

A Favorable Outcome

The petition was filed on July 18, 2025, upgraded to Premium Processing, and approved swiftly on September 2, 2025. Although EB1A petitions are among the most challenging immigration cases, the approval of this case demonstrates both the Client’s extraordinary qualifications and the strength of the petition we prepared.

This success reflects our firm’s experience in crafting compelling EB1A cases and guiding clients through each step of the process. We are proud to have supported the Client in achieving this milestone and look forward to seeing the continued impact of his groundbreaking work in renewable energy integration.

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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