Success Stories: EB-1A Approved for Research Associate in Pennsylvania in the Field of Astronomy

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On September 3^rd, 2014, We Received Another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Astronomy (Approval Notice)

General Field: Astronomy

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: September 3, 2014

Processing Time: 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

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 Astronomy. He had conducted his research in the highly specialized area of the fundamental properties of stars and characterizing planets outside of the solar system. His work had resulted in 24 peer-reviewed scientific articles, as well as 10 articles and 8 abstracts at national and international conferences; at the time that his case was filed, his publications had been cited at least 1012 times by independent and leading researchers from prestigious institutions and organizations around the world, indicating the major significance of his work. He had also reviewed 15 manuscripts for distinctive, internationally-circulated journals. His superior level of expertise was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “[Client] created new observing methodologies that improved how we study exoplanets. [Client’s] project was the first systematic attempt to investigate the feasibility and strategies of using interferometric closure phases to detect and characterize exoplanetary atmospheres.” 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 Astronomy, 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 14 days.

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