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NIWCHANCE

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hi all,
my friend is trying to apply for eb1 with around 9-10 publications in good chemistry journals (JACS, Jmed chem - 6 first author), (3-4 second author, Nature series, medium 2-7 impact factor remaining)

He has total around 200 citations (from first author, second author + review)

phd from first tier univ (top 50), postdoc (top 3 place like harvard/stanford)

reviewed for boss many articles, 2 articles invitation for himself

10 conference presentations

What would be chance for eb1 or eb2

Thank you so much
 
Although some lawyers can write superior cover letters, this case is not too strong for EB-1. There is a chance for EB-2 though.

1- Where the degree was awarded is not important, neither is the post-doc location - it is the achievements that count.

2- 10 publications may be okay for NIW (bare minimum I guess), especially with the citation number which is quite high. However, how many of these citations actually involve discussing your friend's cited paper beyond just noting it with a citation number? That's important too.

3- Reviews done for boss do not really count - the alien should be able to demonstrate his noteworthiness in the field by being asked directly to review manuscripts by the editors. My lawyer, for example, did not include any of the reviews I did with my boss, even though they were many.

4- Conference presentations are good - but are any of them invited or selected based on achievement? Or are virtually all abstract submitters accepted?

More things to consider for EB-2 (NIW): Is the work in the national interest? Can the alien demonstrate the his field is in the national (and not local) interest and that his level of achievement is greater than a similarly-educated US citizen in terms of importance of work and his contributions to the field? Can he get letters of support from outstanding scientists who can attest to his own outstanding contributions to his field, including scientists with whom he has not collaborated? Does he belong to any professional organizations that admit members by virtue of achievement and not just paying dues?

The problem with EB-1 is that this record does not demonstrate that he possesses a level of expertise indicating that he has risen to the top of his field. It's hard for a post-doc or new researcher to fulfill this requirement.
 
May be jk0274 thought it was for EB1-EA.
But if your friend has a permanent position he can apply through EB1-OR. One of the important thing is the permanent position.
His achievements are much better than many people. but having a Ph.D from top tier univ or post doc at these places is not a criteria set by USCIS.
If indeed he has 6 JACS or J Med Chem, then a well written application with 10-12 strong reference letters will do the job.
In fact one of my friend had only 5-6 papers in total (excluding 4 patent). Only one is JACS. he got approved through PP. he applied through OR.
so your friends case is better than that.
but the guy who sits at USCIS does not know what JACS or nature is. so a well written letter will do the job.
 
Actually the criteria for EB1-OR are not that much less stringent.

From USCIS:

Outstanding professors and researchers are recognized internationally for their outstanding academic achievements in a particular field. In addition, an outstanding professor or researcher must have at least three years experience in teaching or research in that academic area, and enter the U.S. in a tenure or tenure track teaching or comparable research position at a university or other institution of higher education. If the employer is a private company rather that a university or educational institution, the department, division, or institute of the private employer must employ at least three persons full time in research activities and have achieved documented accomplishments in an academic field.

Evidence that the professor or researcher is recognized as outstanding in the academic field must include documentation of at least two of the following:

Receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement;

Membership in associations that require their members to demonstrate outstanding achievements;

Published material in professional publications written by others about the alien's work in the academic field;

Participation, either on a panel or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied academic field;

Original scientific or scholarly research contributions in the field;

Authorship of scholarly books or articles (in scholarly journals with international circulation) in the field.
 
NIWCHANCE said:
hi all,
my friend is trying to apply for eb1 with around 9-10 publications in good chemistry journals (JACS, Jmed chem - 6 first author), (3-4 second author, Nature series, medium 2-7 impact factor remaining)

He has total around 200 citations (from first author, second author + review)

phd from first tier univ (top 50), postdoc (top 3 place like harvard/stanford)

reviewed for boss many articles, 2 articles invitation for himself

10 conference presentations

What would be chance for eb1 or eb2

Thank you so much
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Your credentials seem much better than mine (see my posts from last year). Try EB1A.
 
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your case is good for both EB1 & EB2. I would recommend it is worthful to try for EB1-EA. you need to present to meet minimum three criteria with strong supporting documents for eb1-EA. you can add another two more criteria with less support documents. it has been seen that the chance of success depends on how you present your case to an immigrant officer. you have very good publications/citations among chemistry background people. try to write a good petition letter and spend time on how to present your case very effectively. do not miss the chance. you have to very strong to make your own decision. good luck.

NIWCHANCE said:
hi all,
my friend is trying to apply for eb1 with around 9-10 publications in good chemistry journals (JACS, Jmed chem - 6 first author), (3-4 second author, Nature series, medium 2-7 impact factor remaining)

He has total around 200 citations (from first author, second author + review)

phd from first tier univ (top 50), postdoc (top 3 place like harvard/stanford)

reviewed for boss many articles, 2 articles invitation for himself

10 conference presentations

What would be chance for eb1 or eb2

Thank you so much
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I agree with Pradeep. If the case is presented properly, there's a good chance for EB1-EA. But do not mention that you reviewed papers for your advisor.
 
Try EB1-EA

I think your friend should definitely try for EB1-EA. My credentials were weaker and I got my Green card approved today (in about 3 months). Please look at some of my recent posts to get an idea.
 
chaukka said:
I think your friend should definitely try for EB1-EA. My credentials were weaker and I got my Green card approved today (in about 3 months). Please look at some of my recent posts to get an idea.
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Must have been Texas?
 
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