Success Stories: NAILG Secures EB-1A Approval for Researcher Advancing Nanotechnology and Materials Science

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in EB1 Green Card, Materials Engineering (Textile Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Science)

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On October 24^th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Principal Engineer in the Field of Materials Science and Engineering(Approval Notice).

General Field: Materials Science and Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Principal Engineer

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: October 24^th, 2025

Processing Time: 5 months, 2 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

The rapid evolution of modern technology depends on breakthroughs in materials science, and one accomplished researcher has been at the forefront of this progress. Through her pioneering investigations into nanomaterials for nanoelectronics and bioelectronics, she has developed innovative methods and discoveries that have expanded the frontiers of semiconductor and device engineering. Recognizing the significance of her achievements and the influence of her work in advancing cutting-edge technologies, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) successfully secured approval of her EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition.

Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterial systems that enhance the efficiency, flexibility, and scalability of electronic and bioelectronic devices. By integrating nanoscale architectures into semiconductor applications, her work has enabled the development of faster, more reliable, and energy-efficient technologies used across computing, sensing, and medical innovation. Her contributions have become essential to the progress of next-generation electronics and have positioned her as a recognized authority in her field.

Her accomplishments have earned support from some of the most prestigious U.S. research agencies, including the Department of Energy (DoE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This level of federal recognition underscores both the scientific value and national importance of her work. As noted by one expert, her continuing research “is necessary for the advancement of materials science and engineering and for ensuring the United States maintains its position as a global leader in cutting-edge technologies.”

The petitioner has also demonstrated her prominence through extensive academic contributions and service to the research community. She has completed at least 17 reviews for prominent scientific journals and published 12 peer-reviewed journal articles (two first-authored), eight conference papers (one first-authored), and one first-authored abstract. Her published body of work has accumulated 1,486 citations, reflecting her sustained influence and the broad application of her discoveries across the field of materials science and engineering.

Through NAILG’s thorough and evidence-driven presentation, her petition clearly established her extraordinary ability and lasting impact on the advancement of technology. The approval of her EB1A petition not only recognizes her as a leading scientist in nanomaterials and electronics but also reaffirms NAILG’s ongoing commitment to supporting innovators whose research drives the technological leadership of 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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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%