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These are some sample cases from our files. It is impossible for us to present all have done past over 15 years of our practice. But these were some cases that came to mind when we started writing this column 2-3 years ago.

Case type: EE/Telecom Engineer, EB-1 - Outstanding Researcher

Submitted by Rajiv S. Khanna on Nov 13th 2011
Category: Outstanding Researcher, Professor, Engineers
Status: Petition approved

We filed a petition premium processing for the beneficiary who qualified based on her extraordinary engineering contributions. Her substantial and highly scientific contributions paved the way for commercial manufacturing of flexible displays by major, well-known display manufacturing companies. The beneficiary’s commercialized research was featured on Amazon.com. She had over eight years of research experience in the nanotechnology field resulting in multiple patents. We also provided documentary evidence of the beneficiary’s research publications in prestigious scientific journals as well as the lengthy citation record of these articles. The beneficiary was employed with a private employer therefore we submitted documentation of the petitioner’s R&D staff to show at least 3 full time researchers. We also provided documentary evidence to show the accomplishments of the employer as well as their ability to pay the beneficiary’s proffered wage, which included a letter from the CFO, the beneficiary’s tax return, W-2, and recent pay stubs.  The petition was aproved without an RFE.

DISCLAIMER: PAST APPROVAL OF A CASE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF FUTURE CASES. CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

Case type: ME, Transducer Engineer, EB1 – Outstanding Researcher - Premium Processing

Submitted by Rajiv S. Khanna on Nov 13th 2011
Category: Outstanding Researcher, Professor, Engineers
Status: Approved within a week

We filed a petition premium processing for the beneficiary who qualified based on his original contributions, publication record, featured research work in the media and service as a judge of the works of his research peers. USCIS seems to have accepted the veracity of our claim for outstanding ability without a question.  We were issued a request for evidence asking only for proof of the petitioner’s ability to pay. We supplied the most recent financial report of the petitioner, a letter from the CFO as well as copies of the beneficiaries W2 and most recent pay stubs. The case was approved within a week.

DISCLAIMER: PAST APPROVAL OF A CASE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF FUTURE CASES. CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

Case type: EB-1 Outstanding Researcher approved for MS in EE and Telecom. Engg.

Submitted by Rajiv S. Khanna on Nov 10th 2010
Category: EB1 Green Card, Engineers, Materials Science and Engineering, Scientists and Researchers
Status: EB-1 approved

We filed an EB-1, Outstanding Researcher petition premium processing for the beneficiary who qualified based on her extraordinary contributions in applied sciences. Her substantial and highly innovative contributions paved the way for commercial manufacturing of flexible displays by major, well-known display manufacturing companies. The beneficiary’s commercialized research was well documented. She has over eight years of research experience in the nanotechnology field producing a multitude of patents. We also provided documentary evidence of the beneficiary’s research publications in prestigious scientific journals as well as the lengthy citation record of these articles.  What was unusual about this case was that the beneficiary did not have a PhD, which is the norm for many, if not most EB-1 cases.

DISCLAIMER: PAST APPROVAL OF A CASE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF FUTURE CASES. CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

Case type: EB1 - Outstanding Researcher

Submitted by Chief Editor on Jan 1st 2003
Category: EB1 Green Card, Outstanding Researcher, Professor, Engineers

We won this case for the applicant who had an extensive publication record with over 40 publications at the time of filing.  The recommendation letters noted his extraordinary talents and unique background as well as his vast knowledge in optical telecommunications.  This applicant was requested to review for a world-renowned electrical engineering professional society journal.

DISCLAIMER: PAST APPROVAL OF A CASE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF FUTURE CASES. CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

Case type: EB1 - Outstanding Researcher

Submitted by Chief Editor on Jan 1st 2002
Category: EB1 Green Card, Outstanding Researcher, Professor, Engineers

This applicant had over twelve years of research experience. We noted the applicant's international reputation in the fourteen recommendation letters submitted.  The applicant was a member of a prestigious professional society membership of which requires noted achievements in the field.  We provided evidence of the extensive presentations the applicant made due to his level of expertise in the field.

DISCLAIMER: PAST APPROVAL OF A CASE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF FUTURE CASES. CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

Case type: EB1 - Outstanding Researcher

Submitted by Chief Editor on Jan 1st 2002
Category: EB1 Green Card, Outstanding Researcher, Professor, Engineers, Scientists and Researchers

We won this case by providing strong recommendation letters and evidence of U.S. government support of this applicant's innovative research.  His previous scholarly publications and impressive presentations were just a few key elements to his unique background.  The FAA in particular was interested in the creative talents of this applicant.

DISCLAIMER: PAST APPROVAL OF A CASE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF FUTURE CASES. CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

Case type: EB1 - Alien of Extraordinary Ability

Submitted by Chief Editor on Jan 1st 2001
Category: EB1 Green Card, Extraordinary Ability, Engineers

We won an Alien of Extraordinary Ability case for the applicant having advanced degrees from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, one of the most premier institutes in India.  His research work was so highly regarded that he was awarded a two-year post-doctoral fellow at the Institute.  This is a very high honor in that only “a select few” are considered for this position.  The applicant had numerous books on civil engineering published and utilized by prestigious teaching institutes.

DISCLAIMER: PAST APPROVAL OF A CASE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF FUTURE CASES. CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.
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