Success Story: EB1A Success Despite RFE! We Helped an Iranian Semiconductor Integration Engineer Secure Approval with Premium Service
Client’s Testimonial:
“Chen Immigration provided outstanding support with my EB1A petition. Even after receiving an RFE, their team meticulously analyzed the officer’s concerns and helped me prepare a strong, detailed response that ultimately led to approval.”
On October 13th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Semiconductor Integration Engineer in the Field of Semiconductor Devices (Approval Notice).
General Field: Semiconductor Devices
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Semiconductor Integration Engineer
Country of Origin: Iran
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: October 13th, 2025
Processing Time: 5 months, 1 day (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
The Client is an accomplished semiconductor device researcher with a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering. Within this broader field, the Client has established exceptional expertise in microdevice transfer technology and advanced semiconductor processing techniques. The Client is particularly recognized for innovative work enhancing solar cell efficiency using boron doping and microwire architectures, research that directly contributes to sustainable clean-energy solutions and advanced materials technology.
At the time of filing, the Client was working in the semiconductor industry in a role focused on optimizing fabrication processes and system performance. The petition demonstrated that the Client’s continued work in the United States would substantially benefit key national priorities involving semiconductor innovation, manufacturing productivity, and clean energy advancement.
To support the case under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) category, we documented the Client’s major achievements, which include:
Strong Publication Record
- 13 peer-reviewed journal articles
- 17 peer-reviewed conference articles
Meaningful Citation and Influence
- 478 citations, reflecting broad reliance on the Client’s research internationally
Reviewing the Work of Others
- At least 16 peer-reviewed assignments for reputable scientific journals
Prestigious Funding Support
The Client’s work has contributed to research sponsored by major international agencies, including:
- Department of Energy Energy Frontier Research Center
- National science funding organizations in North America
This evidence demonstrated both the national interest and high-level recognition within the field.
Expert Endorsements & Recognition
Four strong recommendation letters from leading scientists in semiconductor engineering were provided to support the petition. These experts highlighted the major significance and global applicability of the Client’s research:
“It is, therefore, clear that [Client] is a leader in semiconductor devices.”
Case Result
After USCIS issued a Request for Evidence, we responded with a strategic and compelling argument reinforcing the Client’s extraordinary influence. The petition was subsequently approved under the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability category.
This successful outcome reflects the Client’s sustained acclaim within an essential global scientific sector. The Client is now on track to continue pioneering advances that support the United States’ semiconductor leadership and clean-energy innovation.