Success Story: Our Expert Team Guided a Chinese Senior Scientist to Secure EB1A Success Despite RFE

Case Summary:     

Our client, a leading biochemical engineering researcher with a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, sought our firm’s guidance in presenting a compelling case to USCIS – and the result was an approval, even after a Request for Evidence (RFE).

At North America Immigration Law Group, our vast experience in handling complex EB-1A filings allows us to strategically position each case to meet regulatory standards and withstand heightened scrutiny. We meticulously documented how the client’s work advances major national interests in renewable energy, environmental protection, and biomedical innovation.

To strengthen the petition, we showcased key achievements demonstrating extraordinary ability:

• The client specializes in nanoparticle formulation, fluorescence imaging, biodiesel production, and photoelectrochemical electrode innovation – areas essential to the future of clean energy and advanced diagnostic technology.
• The client has published 11 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 3 first-authored and 3 co-first-authored) and one first-authored extended abstract, reflecting strong scientific productivity and leadership.
• This research has earned 250 citations, proving widespread influence across the global biochemical engineering community.
• As a trusted expert reviewer, the client has completed at least 19 peer-review assignments, demonstrating high standing within the discipline.
• The client’s work has received support through funded research tied to major U.S. organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, and Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, further affirming the national significance of these contributions.
• We also submitted four recommendation letters from respected experts in the field, each praising the novelty and practical impact of the client’s scientific contributions.

“This background in environmental science is unique in the field and has allowed [Client] to undertake innovative experiments with a knowledge of various biological processes in plants and animals.”

Our legal team presented a powerful final-merits argument showing that the client belongs to the small percentage of researchers at the pinnacle of biochemical engineering and is well-positioned to continue advancing technologies that benefit the United States.

We are thrilled to report that the client’s EB-1A I-140 petition was approved, even after receiving an RFE, a testament to rigorous evidence preparation and expert advocacy. We are proud to have represented this talented researcher and contributed to another successful immigration outcome.