Success Story: EB-1A Approval After RFE for Graduate Research Assistant in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from Nigeria
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much. I woke up with great excitement! Additionally, I want to thank you all immensely for your patience and support throughout this process; it was truly worth it.”
On October 29th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Research Assistant
Country of Origin: Nigeria
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Kentucky
Approval Notice Date: October 29th, 2025
Processing Time: 7 months 2 days
Case Summary:
We are thrilled to announce the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval. Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team meticulously crafted a compelling petition for a graduate research assistant in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering from Nigeria, holding a B.Eng. in chemical engineering. Despite receiving an RFE, the case was approved after 7 months with our assistance.
Academic Achievements and Professional Recognition:
In the petition prepared by North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we demonstrated that the client’s research directly supports the United States’ pursuit of a clean energy transition. His projects focus on designing efficient catalytic systems to convert renewable feedstocks into renewable fuels, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). These methods address two critical challenges simultaneously—reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating environmental pollution.
NAILG underscored the client’s exceptional scholarly record and recognition as an emerging leader in green chemistry and sustainable energy research. His accomplishments include:
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Publications: 16 peer-reviewed journal articles (7 first-authored), 1 book chapter, and 1 first-authored book.
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Citations: 632 citations, with several papers ranked among the top 1–10% most-cited works in engineering for their publication years.
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Peer review service: At least 11 completed peer reviews for elite journals.
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Funding source: The client’s studies are further distinguished by funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy and from private organizations, confirming the national importance of this research to achieving energy security and net-zero emissions.
The Client has received 2 recommendation letters. One of the experts has stated that:
“When this is taken into consideration with [The Client]’s role as a dedicated researcher and esteemed peer reviewer in the field, it is clear that [The Client]’s work is of great value to the field and that he is an irreplaceable presence in the research sphere.”
EB-1A Approval and Outlook:
This success highlights NAILG’s expertise in representing exceptional researchers whose work advances national goals in sustainability and innovation. The client’s ongoing research in heterogeneous catalysis and sustainable fuels promises to strengthen the United States’ leadership in green technology, sustainable energy production, and climate-resilient industrial practices, a lasting contribution to the global clean energy future.