Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved in 9.5 Months for Arkansas-based Postdoctoral Fellow from India in the Field of Chemistry

Client’s Testimonial:

“Today I got message from USCIS. My I-140 is approved. Thanks for your support and help.”

On September 12^th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Arkansas

Approval Notice Date: September 12^th, 2016

Processing Time: 9 months, 16 days

Case Summary:

Our client’s extensive experience in the field of chemistry coupled with his doctorate in organic chemistry ensured North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) that he is armed with the practical and theoretical skills needed to conduct outstanding work in the United States. Even so, we carefully evaluated his credentials before agreeing to take on his case. Once an attorney-client relationship arose, we worked diligently to put together a strong EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition dossier on his behalf.

Our client’s work was described as “…good for the planet and it is beneficial for other researchers to apply.” This statement was made by a prominent professor working in the field of chemistry. He, along with four of his peers, contributed recommendation letters in support of our client’s EB-1A petition. Together, these letters served as strong evidence that our client is a force to be reckoned with and that he is an asset to the United States.

Alongside these letters were details on our client’s accomplishments in the field. For instance, we listed his 37 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 4 patents, and 14 presentations at national and international conferences. We also noted the 269 times his work was cited as well as the 37 times he conducted peer reviews for numerous scientific journals. As part of our comprehensive services, we also accounted for our client’s research projects on the design and synthesis of biologically active molecules and their characterization. Based on what we learned, we concluded that our client’s work is applied in the large-scale production of therapeutic drugs in the United States, which in turn, benefits the health and well-being of Americans.

Despite our strong presentation of our client’s solid credentials, the USCIS still took longer than usual to adjudicate his case (overall, they spent 9.5 months on it). After our client’s case went over the average processing time, we raised a service request on his behalf. Less than 3 months after receiving a reply from the USCIS stating that they were not able to give us a timeframe on when they would take action on his case, our client received notification of case approval. We congratulate our client for coming this far in the green card process, and we thank him for working with our law firm.

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