Success Stories: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Tennessee in the Field of Materials Science Gets EB-1A Approval

We Received Another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval on May 2^nd, 2014 for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Materials Science (Approval Notice)

General Field: Materials Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

National Origin: India

Residence at the Time of Filing: Tennessee

Approval Notice Date: May 2, 2014

Processing Time: 7 months and 2 days

Case Summary:

The client that we had the opportunity to work with in this case was a Postdoctoral Research Associate from India in the field of materials science. His work had primarily focused on detailing the structure-activity relationships of nanomaterials used in energy applications, with particular relevance to lithium batteries and hydrogen energy storage. This work had resulted in at least 8 peer-reviewed scientific articles. At the time that his case was filed, these publications been cited at least 65 times by researchers around the world, serving as apparent and objective evidence of his major influence and impact on the field of endeavor in addition to his sustained international acclaim. In addition, he had conducted at least 13 paper reviews for journals related to his field. The value of his work was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “Renewable energy is a global problem, meaning that scientists from all countries have a great interest in seeking new sources. I am proud to count myself among those who have benefited from the work of [his], having cited his paper […] in my own study on a similar topic. [His] work is clearly influential in the field, greatly benefiting and advancing the research projects of others.” 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 and 2 days.

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