Success Stories: EB-1A Approved for Research Associate in California in the Field of Cell Biology

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On May 29, 2015, We Received another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Cell Biology (Approval Notice)

General Field: Cell Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: May 29, 2015

Processing Time: 24 Days (11 Days after Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

In this case, the client that we had the opportunity to work with was a research associate from India in the field of cell biology. He had conducted his research in the highly specialized area of the defective protein folding and trafficking underlying human diseases, such as the neurodegenerative condition Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC). His work had resulted in 5 peer-reviewed scientific articles and numerous presentations at national and international conferences; at the time that his case was filed, his publications had been cited at least 169 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 at least 7 distinctive, internationally-circulated journals. His superior level of expertise was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “[Client’s] findings on the mechanisms of protein lipidation not only widen our understanding of basic principles in cell biology but also demonstrates his skills, expertise and value to the international research community. In addition, his studies are relevant for human health as acyltransferases have been implicated in the replication and spread of viruses, such as the influenza virus.” 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 cell biology, 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 24 days.

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