A data research scientist who is working as a software developer self-petitioned for an EB-1A and was able to obtain an approval in just 10 days. Our client’s field of expertise was highly specialized and he had made significant, original contributions which were widely publicized in mainstream media. He also developed a patent. His past work involved over 20 peer-reviewed research articles that appeared in prestigious journals. His articles generated a total citation count of over 1220 times by other leading researchers in the field. Many of his research work were presented at major conferences and symposiums around the world. His combined annual salary and bonus was close to the seven figure range. We included strong letters of recommendation in support of the petition, many of which made an articulated outline of his significant and original contributions to the field of data and text mining. We were able to port his earlier priority date from his EB-2 to his EB-1A petition which essentially places him on a much faster track towards obtaining his permanent residence.
