Approved

A Climate-Tech Patent Carries an Automotive Engineer Through an EB-1A RFE

Automotive | 14 days ago

EB-1A Visa
From India
RFE
EB-1AVisa

Case Summary.

Carmiann Cespedes helped an Indian automotive engineering manager secure EB-1A approval after an RFE, building the case around a patented climate-control technology now being adopted across a major automaker's vehicle lineup. Industry awards, peer-review work, and letters documenting his critical role helped establish the sustained acclaim required for approval.

Lead Attorney.

Carmiann Cespedes

Carmiann Cespedes

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Carmiann Cespedes is an experienced immigration attorney, focusing on both employment-based and family-related immigration matters. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. Fluent in English and Spanish, Carmiann is committed to making a positive impact by helping her clients navigate the path to a new life in the U.S. Her practice is shaped by personal experiences and a deep understanding of the immigrant journey.

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