Success Stories: EB-1A Approved for Research Associate in Ohio in the Field of Biomedical Optics

Client’s Testimonial:

Thank you very much. This is the best news this year.

On May 22^nd, 2014 We Received Another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Biomedical Optics (Approval Notice)

General Field: Biomedical Optics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Ohio

Approval Notice Date: May 22, 2014

Processing Time: 7 months

Case Summary:

In this case, the client that we had the opportunity to work with was a Research Associate from China in the field of biomedical optics. His research and development work had primarily focused on new fast global Raman imaging systems, novel high-sensitivity nonlinear optical multi-modal imaging and microspectroscopy systems, and low-threshold femtosecond Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) systems, as well as studies encompassing optical materials characterization using photo-induced electron magnetic resonance, identification of the intrinsic and extrinsic point defects in TiO2 crystals, and imaging experimentation. His work had resulted in 17 peer-reviewed articles published in leading field journals and 11 refereed presentations. At the time that his case was filed, his publications had been cited at least 139 times; the majority of these citations were by independent and international researchers from institutions around the world, indicating the global significance of his research work. He had also reviewed 23 manuscripts for internationally-recognized, prestigious scientific journals in the field. The immense value of his work was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “. . . [T]he retention of [his] knowledge and expertise in his current position as Research Associate of Biomedical Optics at [his employer] furthers the need for more efficient and faster diagnosis with newer more advanced technology. Enabled by first tier research experience, [he] stands at the confluence of theory and practice as a leader in physics where few have the requisite interdisciplinary background to contribute as meaningfully as he has to Raman-based biomedical imaging and spectrometry modalities.” It was our goal to prove that our client qualified for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability given that he sought remain in the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability, 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 months.

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