Success Story: NAILG Obtains EB1A Approval for Food Industry Expert Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability Outside Academia

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in EB1 Green Card, Food and Nutrition (Nutritional Science, Food Science)

Client’s Testimonial:

“I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you and your team for all your support and guidance throughout my case. I truly appreciate your professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise in helping make this possible. THANK YOU!!!”

On October 30^th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Senior Scientist in the Field of Food Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Food Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: October 30^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

“She has delivered solutions that meet both nutritional goals and production demands by connecting technical development with large-scale implementation. Her role has been vital in shaping next-generation alternative proteins that align with global food trends and sustainability priorities.”

Transforming the global food system requires both scientific expertise and visionary leadership, qualities exemplified by a food scientist whose innovations have redefined the landscape of plant-based foods. North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) successfully secured EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for this accomplished professional, whose pioneering work bridges technology, sustainability, and consumer health in the growing alternative protein industry.

With advanced degrees in Food Science and Biotechnology, the petitioner currently serves as a Senior Scientist at a prominent plant-based company specializing in sustainable food technology. Her expertise spans formulation science, process optimization, and large-scale commercialization of plant-based meat and egg alternatives. By integrating scientific precision with practical innovation, she has contributed to the successful development of multiple high-impact products that advance both public health and environmental sustainability.

Beyond these achievements, her technical guidance in developing allergen-free, plant-based alternatives led to the successful launch of products that are now widely distributed throughout North America. These accomplishments underscore her role as a key figure driving U.S. innovation in sustainable food production, while directly aligning with federal initiatives promoting environmental responsibility and food system resilience.

With NAILG’s expert case preparation and presentation of compelling evidence, her EB-1A petition was approved on October 30, 2025, just 20 days after being upgraded to premium processing. This rapid approval stands as a testament to both the petitioner’s extraordinary ability and NAILG’s commitment to helping exceptional professionals continue their work in fields that shape the future of industry and sustainability.

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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).

Our Ten Thousand I-140 Approvals Provide Unprecedented Insight into the USCIS Adjudication Trend

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.

We Have Helped Tens of Thousands of Clients with Credentials and Backgrounds Similar to Yours

With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

Vast Majority of Clients Came to Us Because of Referrals

For years, our firm has attracted new clients based solely on word of mouth, recommendations, and the positive collaboration experiences shared with them by their friends and family. We take pride in our reputation and work hard to ensure that we provide a green card application experience that our clients are happy to share with their friends and colleagues. That is how our cumulative total of approved cases grew from 600 in 2013 to nearly 64,000 in 2025.

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%