Success Stories: NAILG Effectively Responded to an RFE, Allowing a Plant Science Postdoctoral Research Associate with 103 Citations to Obtain an EB-1A Approval

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On August 26^th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Plant Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Plant Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Florida

Approval Notice Date: August 26^th, 2016

Processing Time: 100 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

With a Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Sciences and extensive experience researching the field of plant science, it comes as no surprise that we readily accepted our client’s EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case for representation. The many years that he has spent in the field have led to a myriad of accomplishments, many of which were detailed in his EB-1A petition packet. Despite our thorough presentation, the USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE), which is essentially a notice requesting additional evidence to determine if the petitioner’s case should be approved. North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) sprang into action and promptly put together a response to the RFE issued. Our meticulous efforts convinced the USCIS that our client’s credentials were legitimate and that he truly is an asset to the United States. With everything factored in, our client waited exactly 100 days for his case to be approved.

What was the EB-1A petition packet composed of?

For one, we made sure to properly account for and understand our client’s research in the field of plant science. We needed to justify why his work is crucial to the United States and we did this by carefully studying the research summary which he provided us. Based on that, we determined that our client’s research adds on to existing scientific knowledge of plant molecular biology, optimizes crop production, and improves the production of plant-based materials. According to one of the six expert plant scientists who contributed recommendation letters in support of our client’s EB-1A case: “Clearly, [Client] is a uniquely talented researcher. In any profession, innovation is important. In science, however, innovation is the essence of the work. [Client] embodies this scientific principle, and his research consistently reflects his singular ingenuity.” Alongside these letters were various aspects of our client’s professional portfolio: the 103 citations to his work, the 27 times he judged the work of his peers, and the 8 published scientific articles to his name.

Aside from the RFE issued, we did not encounter any other speedbumps on the way to the EB-1A finish line. We would like to congratulate our client for attaining an EB-1A petition approval, and we wish him the best as he and his spouse adjust their status for permanent residency by filing I-485 applications (the final step in green card proceedings).

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