Case Summary:

Since its inception, North America Immigration Law Group has had the opportunity of serving thousands of clients working in areas ranging from V2X Communications to Cancer Immunotherapy. It goes without saying that our team has honed themselves at this job which makes it possible for them to attend to the ever-changing demands of the clients and the adjudicating authorities at USCIS. It is this that has provided our team with the necessary tools to tackle clients with different requirements.

Whenever we get a client from any walk of life, we follow the routine procedure of checking up on their credentials and then collecting any and all necessary documents pertaining to their academic and professional career. These documents are used to provide us with data that is later used in the petition letter. The petition letter is supported by documents such as letters of recommendation from experts in the field, updated CVs, transcripts from various institutions, etc. This forms the petition packet which is then sent to USCIS for adjudication. The adjudicating bench takes into consideration the petition and depending on several factors, the case gets approval in its due course.

So, when a visiting scholar in the field of synthetic chemistry from Mauritius came to us with her request for filing an NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, our team responded according to our protocol. We were quick to find that her proposed endeavor is to continue her research on developing polymer networks with enhanced properties using sustainable methods to produce novel polymers useful for applications such as drug delivery systems, rechargeable batteries, and multifunctional materials. This made it evident that her research advancing her proposed endeavor is of great importance because it reduces the amount of plastic waste in the world by making biodegradable polymers a viable alternative to conventional synthetic polymers.

After some deliberation, we settled on 4 recommendation letters that we included in her packet for USCIS. A few excerpts are quoted from these below:

“[The client] developed a better catalytic system for the production of these two sought-after polymers that were more environmentally friendly, solvent-free, and operated at low carbon dioxide pressures. [Client’s] research on this project benefits both manufacturers as well as the environment as her proposed system is more efficient and sustainable than the current alternative.”

“[Client’s] work to improve anticancer drug delivery systems is vital to the United States, as cancer is the second leading cause of death in the country. There have been 1.8 million cancer cases diagnosed in 2020 so far in the United States, with over 600,000 resulting deaths.”

“[Client’s] work improves the applicability of flame retardants while also making them environmentally friendly and sustainable. Due to the increasing fire-related death toll and property damages in the United States, [client’s] work is deeply important and beneficial to the nation.”

On the balance:

• Her academic performance was gauged by the 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 of them first-authored) that she had published.
• These papers were published in no fewer than 5 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals.
• These publications have been cited a total of 143 times.
• Furthermore, her study has received funding from the National Research Foundation, South Africa.
• Her study has also been supported by funding from the Department of Science and Technology of India.
• We highlighted at the end that her research into biomedical applications of biodegradable, sustainable polymers will continue to be circulated to others in the field through the publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.

All of these information pieces were put together in such a convincing manner that it was no surprise to hear of the case approval from USCIS. We are glad of having helped her in this process and we look forward to many further collaborations with similar clients in the future.

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Case Summary:

A visiting research associate working in the field of neuroscience came to us in October of 2020 seeking our help with her NIW (National Interest Waiver) application. Her country of origin was Spain and she had been working in the United States for the past several years. Her expertise in the field was evident because her research was related to investigating dopamine release, addicted behaviors, and brain circuitry to understand better and treat drug dependency, including the opiate epidemic in the United States. It became clear that her research was of great substantial merit and national importance.

Thus, after assessing the merit of her claim to the category, we employed our team of experts to put together a convincing case on her behalf. Having immense experience with NIW clients, they were quick to form a strategy to move forward. Among other things, they used several letters of recommendation obtained from experts in the field to corroborate their arguments. Some of these are quoted below:

“[The client’s] work is invaluable to understanding the mechanics of drug addiction and brain conditions, including those addictions that stem from opiate use. [Client’s] research is therefore critical to elucidating the molecular mechanisms and the pathology of drug abuse. By doing so, she has provided the field with foundational knowledge for the development of effective drug targets for treating addiction.”

“[Client’s] research in neuroscience has shaped her field due to her pioneering approaches to studying the neurotransmitter dopamine in vitro and in vivo and how the dopamine system is affected during drug addiction and brain diseases. Her work has significant implications for addressing numerous drug addictions and neurological conditions.”

“The value of [client’s] research expands far beyond the confines of the laboratory, and indeed has implications for the nation as a whole. [Client] has made groundbreaking discoveries on the underlying mechanics of various neurological conditions and substance abuse in the brain. More than 795,000 people in the United States present with a stroke episode every year to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As such, [the client] is performing essential research that should continue uninterrupted.”

On the other hand, our experts had also made a list of her other achievements in academia and professional setup. This was also included in the petition to make it all the more convincing. Our experts found that her research has resulted in 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (four of them first-authored) and 1 book chapter (first-authored). We also found that these publications have been cited a total of 353 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of neuroscience.

These and other pieces of evidence were enough to get our client her NIW approval. Despite the RFE that her application received, our attorney made sure that her petition came through. We are grateful to her for trusting us with her case and we wish her the very best in life.

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Case Summary:

With an M.Sc. in molecular biology and biochemistry and a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, our client has achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in this area of study. When he hired North America Immigration Law Group, he undoubtedly possessed the ability to continue further in the field of immunology. After thoroughly evaluating his credentials, we agreed to file his EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition. We highlighted the following information in his EB1A petition packet to lead him to EB1A success:

• We detailed the 314 times his work was cited by other researchers in at least 30 countries, confirming that these publications are well-acknowledged all around the world. Therefore, this confirms that he has a demonstrable and important influence over his peers, as they are actively using the knowledge that he is producing to advance their research works. As such, this high citation count provides concrete evidence of the scientific value of his work.
• Also, we specified his prolific publication record i.e., 26 peer-reviewed scientific articles, all of which were published in some of the most impacting journals, providing additional evidence of both his scientific proficiency and his valuable contributions to the immunology field. In addition, we noted the impressive 30 times our client appraised the work of his peers for four highly discerning journals with very stringent publishing guidelines. His peer-review contributions are confirmed by expert statements, proving his active and actual participation as a judge of the work of other experts in the field.
• It was inevitable for us to discuss his proposed research work focusing on using a novel bioinformatics method to assess viral transmission between two individuals with whole-genome and pol next-generation sequencing data, addressing some of our nation’s most pressing issues, including techniques to identify groups of people with infections to more quickly respond to these infections and therefore prevent their spread either through vaccine development or new antiretroviral regimens.
• Moreover, his research got supported by funding from leading agencies, including the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Institutes of Health. Within the NIH, the NIAID concentrates on research specific to prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases, and thus this funding grants demonstrate the ultimate importance of our client’s research.
• Besides, we incorporated four recommendation letters provided by other well-recognized researchers in the field, one of whom stated that:

“[Client’s] many contributions to immunology have solidified his status as a researcher of irreplaceable value. His continued work in the field is vital to global efforts in addressing threats such as viral infection and developing effective solutions that enhance public health.”

Successfully, we were able to persuade USCIS that our client deserves to continue his work in the United States due to its intrinsic benefits to patients and the United States’ healthcare system. Thus, our client obtained his EB1A petition approval. We would like to thank our team’s hard work and our client’s cooperation throughout the adjudication process. We also congratulate him for achieving this great milestone.

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Case Summary:

The EB1-A is a subgroup of a first preference employment-based immigration (EB1). The category is for foreign individuals in arts, sciences, education, business or athletics. Along with the waiver for a job offer, self-petition is allowed for those applicants who possess such extraordinary ability as may benefit the country. However, due to the complexity of the process, most applicants chose to take help from an immigration attorney. Our firm has made successful petitions on behalf of countless individuals.

So when our client from India, a postdoctoral fellow in biomedical engineering, said he needed our help with EB1-A filing, we immediately came to his rescue. Our team collected all relevant data pertaining to:

• Evidence of expertise in the field: He is a leading ocular virology expert in biomedical engineering, and is well-known for the application of nanotechnology in the development of antiviral ocular devices and carbon-based drug delivery systems.
• Record of publication and citation: His research has been published in 40 articles, which have been cited some 703 times in all.
• Peer review experience: He has been invited to conduct peer-reviews for journals of repute some 58 times already.
• Record of Funding: His work has been funded by India’s Department of Biotechnology, part of the Ministry’s Department of Science and Technology, and the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
• Letters of Recommendation: He obtained 4 letters of recommendation from 1 dependent and 3 independent sources.

Our team was able to put together an impressive petition packet including these details, winning him an approval from the USCIS. We are glad to have helped him in the process and wish him the best in life.

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Case Summary:

Our client, a research assistant professor in drug discovery from India was a well-known figure in her area of expertise. Her research in the field has been responsible for several improvements in the drug composition specifically for Tuberculosis. She is especially well-known for studying bacterial multicellular behaviors, selecting preclinical drug candidates, identifying protein targets, and designing in vitro and in vivo assays against the TB-causing pathogen mycobacteria and other bacteria. Furthermore, her work has been commercialized by a well-known drug manufacturer and implemented by a not-for-profit partnership dedicated to the discovery and development of new, faster-acting, and affordable tuberculosis medicines. These scientific achievements affirmed her stature as a leading researcher in drug discovery for us at NAILG when she came to us seeking help with her EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition.

Our team was quick to respond, and after a detailed brief of the action plan, she settled on upgrading her case for premium processing. This is how her case could get approval in just 49 days. Our firm, having ascertained that her case was of value, prepared a convincing petition and put it together with the necessary documents. This included the client’s CV, her academic and professional certificates, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. We had asked her to get at least 4 separate letters of support, 2 of which came each from dependent and independent sources. These helped immensely in proving the value of her research to the adjudicating bench at USCIS.

Here are a few excerpts from these letters of recommendation:

“[The client’s] prior research on biofilms has helped to demystify their formation and even aid in prevention by determining which chemical structural elements expressly and effectively inhibited cellular aggregation and swarming motility, exposing bacteria to antibiotic action and improving health for countless American patients.”

“[The client] has achieved major advances with her modernization and optimization of in vitro assays and other methods that have streamlined TB drug discovery, revealing new compounds for others in the field to study. This is an ongoing and worthwhile effort producing results that the United States will benefit greatly from through continued scientific advances and economic savings.”

We were able to show that with 19 publications and 2 U.S. patents, she stood an inch taller than most in her field. This was bolstered by 238 citations coming from far and wide across the world’s leading institutions. She had also had the opportunity to conduct 18 peer reviews for influential journals in his field. In addition, her work has received funding from 2 leading institutes in the country, namely the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

These supporting arguments helped her claim to the EB1-A category. We are glad and proud to have had this opportunity to represent her at USCIS. We also thank her for retaining us for her NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. We wish her good luck in all her future endeavors.

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Case Summary:

Under the “National Interest Waiver” (NIW) provision for EB-2, an individual requires:

• A proposed endeavor, holding substantial merit and national importance.
• The foreign national must be in a position to advance the proposed endeavor.
• The applicant must present evidence that the U.S. would benefit on balance to waive the job offer criteria for an EB-2.

Therefore, to lead our client (from Pakistan), holding a Ph.D. in biotechnology and genetic engineering, currently working as a research associate in the field of biotechnology, towards her NIW approval, we prepared a well-drafted petition packet which included:

• Her proposed endeavor: to investigate plants and their natural secondary metabolites to develop novel treatments for drug-resistant infections and diseases.
• Her impressive record of publications and citations: 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored) cited a total of 131 times according to Google Scholar.
• Her review record: at least 2 reviews for at least 4 journals.
• Recommendation letters: the fellow experts in the field have provided further detail on the importance of this endeavor to the United States as one out of four stated:

“… To maintain this global dominance, which not only benefits the American economy but also the health of American citizens … the United States must retain talented researchers like [client] who develop new, effective, and highly marketable biomedical materials that drive growth in the field and industry.”

Our client’s research thus has both substantial merit and national importance as it improves public health and advances the medical, biopharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors. Therefore, the adjudication judge granted our client her NIW petition approval despite waiting for a long time. We thank her for choosing our law firm and wish her good luck in her future endeavors.

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Case Summary:

A postdoctoral researcher in the field of neuroscience from Germany approached us in April of 2021 to help him file an NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition on his behalf. Since NIW applicant or beneficiary must have an “advanced degree” or “exceptional ability” in the sciences, we observed that our client held a Ph.D. in clinical neurophysiology, and he persuasively demonstrated that he seeks employment in an area of substantial intrinsic merit to the U.S., that will be national in scope, therefore, we were able to confirm that our client as an expert in the field of neuroscience, intends to pursue his research on the neurophysiological mechanisms behind human behavioral control to improve therapy for clinical populations with neurological disorders and increase safety precautions in working environments that demand behavior control. We deduced that his research seemed pertinent to combatting the ongoing mental health crisis worldwide and ameliorating the negative impact of widespread ADHD in the United States.

After a thorough consideration of our client’s credentials, we agreed to countersign the client-attorney agreement. We aimed at emphasizing the great importance of his research which pinpoints the precise source of many different mental health disorders, addictions, and neurodevelopmental disorders. We incorporated the following details in our customized petition package:

• It was noteworthy for us to mention the importance of his research work, which has also been granted funding by the National Institute of Mental Health and the German Research Foundation. This financial support is solely reserved for research directed at advancing the national interest, including endeavors that define the brain mechanisms underlying complex behavior, examine mental illness trajectories across the lifespan, promote prevention and cures, and emphasize a strong public health impact. Therefore, our client’s research provides new insights into the mechanisms of the human brain and advances the clinical strategies for managing neurological disorders.
• Besides, his research has resulted in 25 peer-reviewed journal articles (12 of them first-authored), and these papers have been published in no fewer than 11 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals. 3 of his key projects have also been included as evidence of his contributions to and expertise in the field of neuroscience. These project summaries are complemented by expert commentaries that highlight his use of innovative methodologies, the nature of his breakthroughs, and the ways that his unique findings have been applied throughout the field.
• Not only did he complete and publish the results of his research in the field, but his research has also influenced his fellow researchers. Thus, his work has been cited a total of 158 times, proving the fact that his findings have been well-received by the field and, beyond that, his efforts have inspired fresh investigations in several areas of neuroscience.
• Due to his great knowledge in the field of clinical neurophysiology, attentional processes, and electroencephalography, he has been regularly invited to conduct peer reviews for elite journals in the field, and he has completed at least 2 peer reviews to date.

All of the above-mentioned information affirms that our client is seen as very scholarly in his chosen field and an expert in topics related to his proposed endeavor. We are obliged to our client for choosing North America Immigration Law Group to represent his EB-2 NIW case to the USCIS and achieving the approval successfully. We wish him well as he progresses in his field of expertise.

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