EB-1A Approval for Political Scientist
N/AOUTCOME: Approved without RFE
here are two main reasons why we prepare individualized petitions based on a client’s background instead of forcing their credentials into a predetermined template: 1) It gives us the best chance of ap ... proval and reduces the chances of unnecessary delay due to an RFE or NOID, and 2) It is what the client deserves as we are being trusted with their significant decision to pursue a permanent life in the United States. We have centered our practice around the ability for the client and attorney to work closely and directly with one another, as we do not feel that a case managed like a factory assembly line with different staff working on various aspects allows for this individualized approach. We had the honor of working with a leading political scientist whose work has largely centered on European politics research and analysis. This individual has published many papers, served as a reviewer for journals, and had plenty of citations to their work; however, presenting the case based on these aspects alone would have the potential of an officer making an unfair comparison of their profile to other highly cited fields, such as molecular biology or chemistry. We could immediately tell that their background and experience placed them as an established political scientist, so we looked at ways in which we could highlight their unique profile. Outside of their scholarly publications, this individual has had a substantial influence on European politics. We were able to show how their roles shaped policy by being called upon by high-level government officials and entities for analysis, recommendations, and the creation of discussion and learning platforms. While we could have easily referred to their citation count as evidence of their original contributions of major significance, this would not have given the officer the whole picture of why they were extraordinary. By describing the importance of their contributions to well-respected organizations and government entities, in conjunction with showing the prestige of those entities, we were able to present a case with recommendation letters supporting their standing as a leading figure in their field. Another hurdle we needed to make sure was addressed was how their work will be beneficial to the United States. Working outside of the United States on European politics, it is not immediately clear as to how their continued work on these matters would related to United States policy. We preemptively supplied the adjudicating officer with information regarding the importance of European politics and how they affect the United States in hopes of avoiding an RFE asking for further clarification. Ultimately, our client was a pleasure to work with and understood our strategy though a series of Skype calls, emails, and messages in our secure client portal. This collaborative approach is what led to an EB-1A approval in 8 days from the premium processing unit.
