On January 5^th, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Biophysics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biophysics

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: Arizona

Approval Notice Date: January 5^th, 2017

Processing Time: 65 days (Premium Processing Upgrade)

Case Summary:

The field of biophysics in the United States is set to see further progress thanks to the research contributions of our client –– a research associate from India with a Ph.D. in Physics–– who has recently been granted EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition approval. The journey to EB1A approval started with the verification of our client’s credentials by our team at North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG). This was done to ensure that he was a suitable candidate for EB1A and to assess his chances of approval. Once we were convinced that we could build a compelling case for him, we counter-signed the retainer agreement and started putting together his petition packet.

Contents of the EB1A petition packet:

• At the time of filing, our client’s published work, numbering 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles, had amassed a total of 229 citations from researchers around the globe. It was a tremendous achievement for our client and secured his footing as a researcher of high ranking in the field of biophysics.
• Judging the work of one’s peers is a sure indication of scientific caliber. Our client had been invited by various high impact journals to review 27 manuscripts intended for publication. This served as a confirmation of our client’s respected reputation in the field of biophysics.
• Our client’s specialized research has focused on the use of nanotechnology, and various computational methods to develop novel single-molecule techniques. It aids the American scientific community to gain a better understanding of molecular-level biological interactions. Numerous applications of his research include more precise studies of DNA sequences and properties, as well as improved drug development. Our client’s remarkable research has yielded insights into the use of DNA-encased multi-walled carbon nanotubes for effective and selective thermal ablation of malignant tissue. We proved to the adjudicating authorities that our client’s work, dedicated to advances in biophysics, are matters of critical national importance.

To bolster his petition, our client managed to collect 6 letters of recommendation from experts in the field attesting to the importance and significance of his contributions. An eminent professor of physics contributed the following statement:

• “[Client] is an elite member of his field and an innovative force in his chosen area of research. Very few scientists have the technical skills that are necessary to perform such complex work, and [Client] has consistently demonstrated his ability to produce high quality, cutting edge research. He will surely maintain his record in the future, and the United States has benefited and will continue to benefit from his presence in the country.”

Collectively, the 6 recommendation letters established that our client was worthy of an EB1A approval.

Once an effective and comprehensive EB1A petition was readied, we went ahead and filed it on behalf of our client. After waiting for more than a month, our client decided to upgrade his petition to Premium Processing (PP). PP is a paid option provided by the USCIS which ensures a speedy response to the petition within 15 days. Sure enough, our client’s EB1A petition was approved exactly 14 days after the upgrade.

Our client was so pleased with our consistent and diligent services that he decided to retain our firm to file I-485 applications for himself and his wife. As we await the decision, we take this opportunity to thank him for the trust he has placed in us and wish him the very best in all his scientific endeavors.