Success Story: EB-1A Approved in Just 12 Days Without RFE for A Research Assistant Professor
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for your help with the application. I really appreciate your effort.”
On November 22nd, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Assistant Professor in the Field of Environmental Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Environmental Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant Professor
Country of Origin: India
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Minnesota
Approval Notice Date: November 22nd, 2025
Processing Time: 12 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
Our firm was honored to assist a research assistant professor in the field of environmental engineering from India. The client had quietly built an impressive career transforming agricultural and industrial waste into renewable energy, work that resonated deeply with America’s environmental priorities. With our assistance, the EB-1A petition was approved in just 12 days without RFE.
Our Strategic Approach
Drawing on our experience with over 32,000 successful cases, we worked diligently to craft a petition that would clearly convey the researcher’s contributions. With a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and a B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering, the client brought a unique multidisciplinary perspective to environmental challenges. The United States faces critical challenges in sustainable energy transition, agricultural waste management, and climate change mitigation. Our responsibility was to demonstrate how this researcher’s innovations in anaerobic digestion technologies and waste-to-energy systems directly address these pressing needs.
We carefully assembled evidence showcasing the client’s substantial publication record: 15 peer-reviewed journal articles (11 first-authored), conference papers, abstracts, and book chapters published in the field’s most prestigious venues, with 909 citations.
The petition highlighted the client’s recognition as a trusted expert, based on 12 peer reviews for elite journals ranked #1 in their respective disciplines. We noted that editors entrust such responsibilities only to the field’s most accomplished researchers.
International Impact, National Benefit
We documented how researchers across 70 countries, from leading U.S. universities to institutions throughout Europe, Asia, and South America, have relied upon the client’s discoveries. We secured 4 expert letters. One stated unequivocally:
“These outstanding achievements and his peer review service for respected journals showcase the indispensability of [The Client] research for the U.S.”
We also presented substantial funding the client had secured from prestigious organizations, including the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, Ontario Pork, and the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, confirming the recognized value of this research in advancing environmental protection.
A Privilege to Serve
It has been our privilege to support this exceptional researcher in achieving permanent residency status. As the client continues their vital work at a leading U.S. research institution, we are confident their contributions will strengthen the United States’ environmental infrastructure, advance renewable energy systems, and support national efforts toward a sustainable circular economy. We extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes for continued success in both professional endeavors and personal fulfillment.