Case Summary:

The O1-A visa benefits aliens of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, those foreign nationals should at least have:

• Sustained national/international claim;
• Their achievement must be recognized in the field through extensive documentation;
• Current/previous employment in a critical or essential capacity for organizations or establishments with a distinguished reputation.

After completing his Ph.D. in chemistry, our client, currently a senior research scientist II from China, approached us to file his O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) petition on his behalf.

His research addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues, including the poor solubility and stability of newly discovered drug molecules. His strong background in organic synthesis, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, photochemistry analysis, and cell biology has allowed his research to be particularly original, with applications such as developing the most effective drugs against devastating global diseases, including cancer, heart diseases, respiratory disorder, and more. He is particularly well-known for his work on developing a BODIPY-based photoacid generator to improve healthcare outcomes for cancer patients.

To wit, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the New Jersey Health Foundation funded his research. This funding supports projects projects that promote the health of the nation and are entrusted to only the most qualified researchers in the field. This support of our client’s research therefore serves as evidence that his work aligns with the goals of the funding organizations by improving the health of cancer patients through the direct targeting of tumor cells.

Consequently, to make a strong case in his favor, we included the following details in his petition packet:

• His work has resulted in 8 peer-reviewed scientific articles.
• His publications have been cited at least 107 times, according to Google Scholar.
• He has completed at least 37 peer reviews.

He has even received 6 recommendation letters from his fellow experts in the field, one of whom remarked:

“Having captured the attention of both scientific outlets and his peers alike who have published and cited his work abundantly, it is obvious that [client] is a researcher of the highest caliber. This is reaffirmed by the utility of his research for improved cancer treatment. On the whole, I believe that [client] has more than justified the opportunity to progress his career in the United States.”

Eventually, he received his O1-A visa approval in just 2 months and 6 days (thanks to premium processing) and also got his I-140 NIW approval in the past. We are glad to be a part of his successful journey and wish him a flourishing life ahead.