Success Story: Overcoming RFE! Our Team Helped an Indian Principal Research Specialist Secure EB1A Success
Client’s Testimonial:
“I came across many negative comments about this officer, which made me quite worried. However, the Chen Immigration team helped me develop an effective strategy for responding to the Request for Evidence (RFE). After submitting the RFE response, I mentally prepared for the worst, as there were so many negative comments about the adjudicating officer online, but I was thrilled when my application got approved. This outcome saved me from the stress of potential re-filing and related issues. I truly believe this success wouldn’t have been possible without Chen’s Immigration support. I also take this opportunity to thank Attorney Ms T BU (for original filing of EB1A) & Attorney B (for the response to EB1A-RFE), and the rest of the Chen Immigration team for their continuous support throughout this process.”
On November 21st, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Principal Research Specialist in the Field of Additive Manufacturing (Approval Notice).
General Field: Additive Manufacturing
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Principal Research Specialist
Country of Origin: India
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: United Kingdom
Approval Notice Date: November 21st, 2025
Processing Time: 4 months
Case Summary:
An EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition was recently approved for a materials science researcher whose innovations in additive manufacturing are reshaping how high-performance aerospace components are designed and produced. The case required a careful, evidence-forward strategy, especially after USCIS issued an RFE. NAILG prepared a comprehensive response that reaffirmed the client’s extraordinary ability and sustained international acclaim, leading to approval of the EB1A petition.
Excellence in Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Materials
With a Ph.D. in Materials Science, the client has established expertise in additive manufacturing, with a specialized focus on materials behavior, manufacturing processes, and metallurgical engineering for aerospace applications. The client is especially recognized for research on how building geometry influences variability in grain structure and texture in Ti6Al4V additive manufacturing, a titanium alloy widely used in safety-critical aerospace systems.
The client currently works in an aerospace-focused materials and processes engineering role, continuing to advance large-scale metal additive manufacturing methods that improve fatigue performance, microstructural control, and reliability of advanced titanium components. These contributions directly support U.S. priorities in aerospace innovation, defense readiness, and next-generation manufacturing.
Research Leadership and Global Recognition
The client has built a strong and influential record of scholarship, including:
- 12 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 first-authored)
- 3 peer-reviewed conference articles (1 first-authored)
- 1 technical report
- 2,769 citations to the published body of work
- At least 30 completed peer reviews for leading journals in materials science and manufacturing
Expert Endorsements
To strengthen the petition, NAILG submitted four expert recommendation letters, including independent advisory opinions from leading authorities in additive manufacturing and aerospace materials. These letters confirmed the originality, international influence, and practical significance of the client’s work.
“Given his prowess in thermal modeling, electron backscatter diffraction characterization, texture simulation, and process optimization for complex aerospace geometries, along with his publications in respected journals, it is clear that [Client] is a leader in additive manufacturing and an asset to the United States.”
EB1A Approval and Outlook
USCIS approved the petition after concluding that the client demonstrated sustained international acclaim and a record of achievements, placing the client among the small percentage at the very top of additive manufacturing for aerospace materials. This approval recognizes the client’s essential role in advancing high-performance titanium manufacturing processes that strengthen U.S. aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
NAILG is honored to have represented this exceptional researcher and looks forward to the continued innovations the client will bring to additive manufacturing technologies in the United States.