Success Stories: EB1A Approval in just 5 ½ weeks for a Research Scientist in the field of Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences

On July 25th, 2013 we received another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval in just 5 ½ weeks for a Research Scientist in the field of Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences (Approval Notice)

General Field: Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist
Country of Origin: India
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State Residing at the Time of Filing: Maryland
Approval Notice Date: July 25, 2013
Processing Time: 5 ½ weeks

Case Summary:

The average processing time for I-140 cases is 4-6 months. But on many occasions, we have cases approved far faster than the average processing time.

The client in this case was a research scientist in the field of plant, soil, and environmental sciences. His work had primarily focused on large scale biophysical and biogeochemical modeling using satellite remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS) to address environmental issues related to agricultural production. His work had resulted in at least 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles. His publications had garnered at least 110 citations at the time his case was filed, clearly demonstrating that he had influenced his field and garnered international acclaim. In addition, our client had reviewed at least 24 manuscripts for 10 journals related to the field of plant, soil, and environmental sciences. Of his accomplishments, one of his recommenders remarked, “[Client’s] modeling framework is remarkable insofar as it is composed of both a geographical information system-based analysis stem and a biophysical and biogeochemical Environmental Policy Integrated Climate (EPIC) model that can successfully predict biomass yield, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental variables.” 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 plant, soil, and environmental sciences, 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 just 5 ½ weeks.

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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