Success Stories: A Senior Scientist From India Receives EB-1A Approval in Just 13 Days Even Without USCIS Expedited Service, A Success Story

On September 20^th, 2024, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Senior Scientist in the Field of Organic Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Organic Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina

Approval Notice Date: September 20^th, 2024

Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A senior scientist has sought our assistance with their EB-1A (Alien with Extraordinary Ability) application. His research revolves around investigating issues related to the design and synthesis of biologically active natural products, particularly those studies centered on discovering new catalysts, synthesizing novel molecules, and the formation of unique complexes.

Upon reviewing their credentials in organic chemistry, our client has shown that he has met the regulatory criteria and the evidence in the aggregate also demonstrates his national and international acclaim to the top of the field. We are motivated to prepare a strong case to support their application. Our team drafted a petition tailored to his background and accomplishments featuring these details:

Our client’s academic accomplishments are considerable; with a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and authoring and co-authoring 21 peer-reviewed articles.
Our client’s publications have been influential as he received over 460 citations from 36 countries across the world.
Our client has also contributed to peer reviews, showing that he is an expert in the field with 59 peer reviews done to date.
His research is also supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Government of India and serves as clear evidence of the merit of his work for the organization.
He also receives 4 recommendation letters from experts in the field attesting to the importance and significance of his contributions.

“To conclude, {client’s} accomplishments make him among the most remarkable researchers working in the field of organic chemistry today. His pioneering methods are entirely novel in the field and denote him as a vital asset to the broader scientific community and the United States, both of which have a vested interest in his work. I therefore support his continued research endeavors in the United States without hesitation.”

The excerpt above is from one of the recommendation letters supporting our client’s application, highlighting the significance of their research. The EB-1A approval was secured in just 13 days, with no Requests for Evidence issued. We are pleased with the efficient and seamless process of this application. We wish our client continued success in their future endeavors and look forward to seeing the positive impact of their work in the United States.

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