Success Story: 18-Day EB1A Approval! Iranian Research Scholar Secures Victory via our Expert Guidance and Premium Processing Service
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“Thank you so much for your message. I really appreciate all your help and support throughout this process. I am so happy and grateful for your excellent work.”
On July 26th, 2025, we received another EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Scholar/Postdoc in the Field of Translational Medicine (Approval Notice).
General Field: Translational Medicine
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scholar/Postdoc
Country of Origin: Iran
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Georgia
Approval Notice Date: July 26th, 2025
Processing Time: 18 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval granted to a medical doctor specializing in translational medicine whose research is driving advancements in cancer immunotherapy, appendicitis imaging, and chemotherapy resistance. At the time of filing, the client was conducting research at a leading U.S. institution and had already made significant contributions to improving patient outcomes in cancer, immunology, and diagnostic medicine.
Client’s Background and Proposed Endeavor:
Holding an M.D., the client has established a distinguished reputation as a leader in translational medicine. His proposed endeavor focuses on enhancing cancer immunotherapy by targeting “don’t eat me” and “eat me” immune signaling pathways, improving diagnostic imaging protocols for appendicitis in pregnant women, and identifying gene-level mechanisms driving resistance to cisplatin chemotherapy. These efforts are directly aligned with national healthcare priorities and are designed to improve treatment efficacy and patient safety.
Demonstrated Impact and Accomplishments:
The client has authored 37 peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as 2 preprints and 2 books. His research has garnered substantial attention in the field, having been cited 290 times according to Google Scholar. This citation record places him among the top 1% of authors in translational medicine over the past three years. His publications, particularly those on cancer immune signaling, appendicitis diagnostics, and cisplatin resistance, are highly cited and regarded as foundational by researchers worldwide.
As a testament to his influence, the client has completed at least 60 journal reviews and serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals. This peer review and editorial experience underscore the trust that the scientific community places in his expertise to assess and validate cutting-edge research.
Recognition from the Scientific Community:
To further support his petition, we submitted four letters of recommendation from recognized experts in the field. These letters affirmed the client’s unique scientific insights and the practical impact of his work.
“Considering his consistent track record of accomplishment in translational medicine, there is no doubt that [Client] has established himself as a leading figure in the field.”
Final Result:
The EB-1A I-140 petition was filed under premium processing and received approval just 18 days later. This swift approval reflects the strength of the case and the client’s remarkable record of achievement.
We are honored to have supported this talented physician-scientist in his pursuit of permanent residency in the United States. His ongoing work in translational medicine continues to shape the future of cancer treatment and diagnostic innovation, and we are confident he will make even greater contributions to the national interest. At NAILG, we are proud to advocate for researchers like him whose work truly makes a difference.