Success Story: A Chinese PhD Student Achieves EB1A Approval Through Our Strategic Support

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Advanced Engineering Materials, EB1 Green Card

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On March 12^th, 2025, we received another EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a PhD Student in the Field of Advanced Engineering Materials (Approval Notice).

General Field: Advanced Engineering Materials

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Mexico

Approval Notice Date: March 12^th, 2025

Processing Time: 11 months, 12 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)

Case Summary:

The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is delighted to announce the approval of an I-140 petition for an Alien of Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) for a distinguished expert in advanced engineering materials. The case was upgraded to premium processing after filing and received a swift approval in March 2025, recognizing the client’s exceptional contributions to their field.

Our client, who holds a Ph.D. in chemistry and physics of polymers, is an established expert in advanced engineering materials, with a specialized focus on drug delivery systems, wastewater treatment, and resource recovery. Their research is particularly well-known for the investigation and development of keratin-based drug carriers for targeted therapy and sustainable disposal. This work addresses critical global challenges related to public health, environmental sustainability, and the efficient use of resources.

To demonstrate the client’s sustained national or international acclaim and their standing at the very top of their field, our legal team provided comprehensive evidence, highlighting:

Prolific Publication Record: The client has documented their significant findings in 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles, one preprint, and two book chapters. These publications appear in highly ranked journals, underscoring the quality and impact of their research.
Highly Cited Research: Their work in advanced engineering materials has been cited an impressive 361 times, according to Google Scholar. This high citation count reflects the widespread reliance on and influence of their research within the global scientific community.
Extensive Peer Review Experience: The client has conducted at least 28 reviews for various academic journals, demonstrating their recognized expertise and contribution to maintaining the integrity of scientific discourse.
Original Scientific Contributions: The petition highlighted the client’s major original scientific contributions, including the development of novel materials for drug delivery and significant advancements in wastewater treatment using innovative hydrogels.
Prestigious Funding Support: Their research has received funding from esteemed organizations, such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China, further validating the significance and impact of their work.
Invitations to Speak: The client has also received unsolicited invitations to speak at conferences, signifying their reputation as a leader whose insights are sought after by peers.

The petition was strongly supported by 4 letters of recommendation from leading experts in the field. These letters unequivocally affirmed the client’s extraordinary ability and the profound impact of their contributions. One letter stated:

“Therefore, her continued research contributes to the implementation of efficient and effective drug delivery carriers that benefit the United States healthcare system, mitigating the harms associated with previous generation drug delivery carriers. In sum, [Client’s] drug delivery carrier developments evidence her field expertise and the value of her research for the United States.”

Through a meticulously prepared petition that showcased their consistent record of success and influence, NAILG successfully demonstrated that our client meets the stringent criteria for an EB-1A classification. This approval is a testament to the client’s exceptional talent and their vital role in advancing critical areas of science and engineering that benefit the United States.

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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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With nearly 64,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	28,946	99.52%	3,030	98.31%
EB1A	4,322	91.76%	2,870	88.91%
EB1B	793	98.51%	236	90.77%
Total	34,061	98.44%	6,136	93.39%