Success Stories: EB1A Approval for a Professor in the field of Membrane Science and Technology

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On September 12th, 2013 we received another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval for a Professor in the field of Membrane Science and Technology (Approval Notice)

General Field: Membrane Science and Technology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Professor
Country of Origin: Iran
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: September 12, 2013
Processing Time: 7 ½ months

Case Summary:

The client in this case was a professor from Iran in the field of membrane science and technology. His research had focused upon theoretical development of new types of highly efficient membranes, the discovery of new applications for membrane filtration systems, evaluation and enhancement of classical applications, precise fabrication of membranes, membrane modification, and membrane modeling. His work had resulted in at least 255 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 249 conference proceedings, and 6 books. At the time that his case was filed, his publications had accumulated at least 2,283 citations, clearly demonstrating that he had influenced his field and garnered international acclaim. In addition, he was on the editorial board of 3 internationally-circulated scientific journals and had reviewed 114 manuscripts from 2009 until 2012 alone. Of his accomplishments, one of his recommenders remarked, “Through his many publications in the [journal], a highly selective and highly respected scientific journal in his field, as well as other chemical engineering journals, [client] has contributed a very large amount of new information to his colleagues and helped to shape the future of membrane science. His work in the [journal] alone has gathered 223 citations by engineers, scientists, and other colleagues and collaborators in membrane science, proving the significance of his contributions and earning him international recognition as a premier expert in membrane technology.” 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 membrane science and technology, 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 7 ½ months.

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