Success Story: Only 20 Days under Premium Processing for A Research Assistant Professor from India to Gain O1-A Approval
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On December 10th, 2025, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approval for a Research Assistant Professor in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Mechanical Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant Professor
Country of Origin: India
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas
Approval Notice Date: December 10th, 2025
Processing Time: 20 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
“[Client]’s work promises to have a remarkable impact on the nation’s efforts to solve manufacturing supply chain issues and advance the production of materials for important US sectors.”
This statement is taken from one of the six recommendation letters submitted as part of the O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability) petition for a research assistant professor from India who holds a Ph.D. and an M.Tech. in mechanical engineering.
Leveraging extensive expertise in the field of mechanical engineering, the client’s specialized research focuses on solid-state additive manufacturing techniques, advanced metallic materials for defense applications, and the development of high-performance alloys for the aerospace and automotive sectors. The client’s work addresses critical national priorities, including supply chain resilience and technological advancement in manufacturing.
To demonstrate the client’s extraordinary ability, our firm strategically presented comprehensive documentation highlighting their exceptional qualifications. We emphasized the client’s impressive publication record of 56 peer-reviewed journal articles (15 first- or co-first-authored), 36 conference abstracts (4 first-authored), and 1 book, published in the most prestigious journals in the field
Our petition showcased the remarkable influence of the client’s research, which has accumulated 1,506 citations, with multiple publications ranking in the top 1% most cited articles. We documented citations from prestigious institutions worldwide, demonstrating sustained international acclaim.
Furthermore, we presented evidence of the client’s standing as a recognized authority, including at least 30 peer reviews for highly distinguished journals and service on multiple editorial boards. Our team also highlighted major federal funding from the Army Research Laboratory, Office of Naval Research, and NASA, demonstrating institutional recognition of the client’s significant contributions.
We are pleased to report that the client’s O-1A petition was approved in just 20 days under premium processing without any Request for Evidence (RFE). It has been an honor to support them throughout this process, and we extend our sincere best wishes for their continued success.