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:

North America Immigration Law Group has a long-standing history of dealing with clients who need assistance in filing their NIW (National Interest Waiver) case at USCIS. Given that over the years we have collected over 25,000 victories, our team has become experts in aiding petitioners with the right case preparation strategy. This is exactly what came in handy when an Indian client with a Ph.D. in chemistry approached us seeking help with his NIW case. He was a postdoctoral research associate in the field with a proposed endeavor to continue his research on the development of novel enzymatic methods of introducing fluoroalkyl functionalities into pharmaceutically important drugs, drug metabolites, and bioactive natural products to improve their biological activity and efficiency.

Of the 5 recommendation letters that he obtained, one was dependent and 4 were independent, all of which corroborated the fact that his research work was of merit and was valuable to the U.S.A. Quoted below are some excerpts from these letters:

“Over the years, [client] has consistently demonstrated his outstanding abilities as a biochemist and enzymologist by achieving key breakthroughs and completing projects that are of intrinsic importance to the U.S. scientific and medical communities, as well as the general population. [Client’s] list of achievements cements his high position in this discipline, and his array of discoveries reveals him to be a clear asset to national interests.”

“These disturbing figures and disease burden demonstrate the enormous global necessity to promote continued research and development in neurodegenerative and bacterial diseases including cancer. [Client] is a recognized expert in research that is intrinsically valuable to such efforts, illustrating his renowned position and the need for his continued achievements in biomedical research in the United States.”

At the same time, his work has resulted in 4 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored). Moreover, these papers have been published in the top journals in his field. These works have also gone on to influence his peers. That is, his publications have been cited a total of 20 times according to Google Scholar. He is also active in the scientific community as a peer reviewer for highly acclaimed journals and has already conducted at least 3 reviews. His work has also in fact been supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, testifying to the demonstrable significance of his work.

All of this information put together made a convincing case in his favor. We are delighted to have been a part of his NIW success story.

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Case Summary:

“The total merit to the field of organic chemistry proposed by [client’s] contributions is also sizable…As [client] has synthesized 14 bioactive alkaloids thus far with his methodology, he is providing the entire medical community with novel organic compounds for the processing and discovery of new pharmaceutical and therapeutic remedies for diseases such as malaria and cancer.”

“The management and elimination of malaria cost 3.1 billion USD globally in the same timeframe, illustrating the need for cheaper and more effective means of synthesizing antimalarial drugs out of biological sources for the treatment of the disease in the developing world. [Client’s] work, by reducing the costs of the drug synthesis process, is contributing to bringing down the financial and human costs of this deadly global disease. ”

• The above two excerpts are taken from the letters of support furnished by our client from experts in his field of organic chemistry. Hailing from Bangladesh, our client holds a Ph.D. in chemistry. He is currently employed as a postdoctoral fellow-research scientist and has earned a sound reputation over years. Therefore, when he approached NAILG to help him file his I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, we countersigned the retainer agreement in no time after completing his initial background checking.
• Secondly, we employed experts to put together a convincing case in his favor. So, we started digging in and uncovered important information from his case and found that as an expert in his field of expertise, his ongoing research is of particular value to the United States given its relevance to various public health challenges, such as depression and alcoholism. His proposed endeavor is to continue his research on developing novel drugs to address challenges in drug abuse and drug-resistant antibacterial infections.
• Thirdly, his research in his area is of great importance because it is useful in developing improved treatment methods for central nervous system disorders and several other diseases. He has also made significant progress related to the synthesis of alkaloids in which he has developed improved methods of synthesizing new alkaloids more efficiently which is important for extending the availability of various drugs while reducing the costs associated with synthesizing them. Our client’s proposed research, therefore, has substantial merit.
• Fourthly, we highlighted that his research has resulted in:
  -14 peer-reviewed journal articles (7 of them first-authored), and 1 first-authored book chapter.
  -He has been an active reviewer for 5 journals and has already conducted at least 20 reviews to date.
  -His publications have been cited a total of 62 times, according to Google Scholar.

All the above information, thus demonstrates that our client’s publications are recognized widely and are counted upon in his chosen field of expertise and the review activity further confirms his important standing in the field.

• Finally, our client has even received funding from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which are both parts of the National Institutes of Health. Since, NIH invests in research that enhances life and reduces illness and disability, therefore, the fact that his research has received massive amounts of funding from these leading institutes exhibits that his work is directly advancing scientific knowledge in important areas of his study.

As the documentary evidence and corroborating testimony from experts in the field establishes, our client is a member of the profession holding an advanced degree. His education, experience, expertise, a record of publication and citation, and history of successful research in the field all indicate that he is well-positioned to benefit from the proposed endeavor. All of these factors aided by the excellent case preparation strategy employed by our experts, helped him obtain his NIW (National Interest Waiver) application approval. He even achieved his I-485 approval with our continuous support. We are glad to have had the opportunity to represent him in this case.

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Case Summary:

An expert in the field of chemical engineering, a client from India came to us in March of 2021. His proposed endeavor was to continue developing novel mathematical methods and data analysis techniques that characterize and maximize the inherent safety and resilience of systems in order to design safer and sustainable solutions for issues involving workplace safety and chemical safety. He was working as a tenure-track assistant professor in the field when he came to us. Being familiar with the process we moved swiftly to aid him in getting all relevant paperwork together, followed by building a reliable petition for his NIW (National Interest Waiver) case.

While building his case we asked him to gather recommendations from other experts in the field corroborating the value of his past, ongoing and proposed work. This he was able to do and of the following excerpts are taken from them to illustrate how we at NAILG pay attention to these details for our clients:

“[Client’s]work is especially significant today because of the increasing size, complexity, and global integration of supply chains. While these factors have expanded the scope and improved the quality of goods available to consumers worldwide, they also combine to make supply chains fragile. [Client’s] contributions facilitate enhanced supply chain planning, thereby increasing the resilience of those networks to safety incidents and other unexpected mishaps. [Client’s] research on supply chains is also beneficial to the United States.”

“[Client’s] ongoing research also addresses safety issues for various chemicals used in the United States, such as propane. For reference, more than 10% of U.S. homes currently rely on propane. Therefore, it is evident that U.S. consumers must be informed on the hazards, consequences, and risks of propane gas use in order to prevent chemical incidents and hazard-related fatalities. [Client’s] ongoing work ultimately assists in achieving this goal as well.”

On the other hand, his research has resulted in 4 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored). Moreover, one of these papers has been published in a top journal in the field, reflecting his peers’ recognition of the value of this research. Not only has he successfully completed and published the results of his research in the field, but his research has also gone on to influence his peers. That is, his publications have been cited a total of 101 times. He has also completed at least 45 reviews to date. Given that only the most highly esteemed researchers in the field are invited to evaluate the work of their peers, especially in notable journals like these, it is clear that he is seen as very knowledgeable in the field and an expert in topics related to his proposed endeavor.

Thus, we are proud of having been given the opportunity to help him in this case and we thank him for retaining us for his EB1-A petition too.

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Case Summary:

The clients who come to us are from various walks of life with varied experiences. This means that our experts have to personalize every petition as per the requirements of the case. This has become one of our hallmarks over a period of time and has helped us win thousands of case approvals. In April of 2022, a client came to us armed with a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry. He was working as a research investigator in the field at the time.

He was known to be one of the few leading cancer-targeting experts in medicinal chemistry, and he has over time, achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in this area of study. Furthermore, his work has resulted in no fewer than 7 commercialized patents that are currently in use by a cancer pharmaceutical corporation.

He has spent years investigating issues related to the development of cancer-targeting pharmaceutical compounds and is regarded as an authority in the field. The field has recognized his authority by inviting him to review and evaluate the work of his peers no fewer than 37 times.

His work has resulted in 10 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Moreover, these papers have been published in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals in his field. Not only this, but his discoveries have also gone on to influence his peers. That is, his publications have been cited by researchers in at least 33 countries according to Google Scholar. At the same time, due to its great applicability in the field, his research in medicinal chemistry has been cited 483 times in other peer-reviewed journal articles. In fact, he is one of the top 1% of most highly cited authors publishing on topics in Medicine & Chemistry over the past 8 years according to Microsoft Academic. This is why experts in the field freely corroborate the value of his work in the following words:

“It is clear that his work is of high consequence not just for other researchers, but for the wider world of commercial and industrial utilization. [The client] has proven himself to be a crucial contributor to matters of national health, and his work is, therefore, a necessary good for the country.”

“[Client’s] research led to a discovery of a new treatment method that was significantly more potent than current drugs used to treat this form of cancer. For this reason, his work is moving the field of medicinal chemistry forward by providing solutions to treat problems that have previously been challenging or impossible to overcome. [The client] is thus a key asset to the United States and the welfare of its citizens.”

“With the immense improvements [client] has made in this area of cancer research, his work is invaluable to the health care and the overall economy of the United States of America.”

All of this evidence was thus fully supported and corroborated by letters from internationally recognized experts in the field who have used the client’s work in their own research endeavors and attest to its influence and major significance. The totality of this evidence showed that he is one of that small percentage who has risen to the very top of his field and has sustained both national and international acclaim. Thus we are proud of having been a part of his EB1-A approval journey as well as his NIW and I-485 petition process.

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Case Summary:

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, second only to heart disease, and the increasing prevalence of this disease among Americans clearly demonstrates the urgent need for novel research into the improvement of cancer diagnostic and treatment methods. There is accordingly an urgent national need for continuing contributions of people such as our client who is an expert in the field of biochemistry and is working as a post-doctoral research associate. It is vital for improving the efficiency of drugs used to treat cancer. His continuing work helps reduce the increasing burden cancer is placing on Americans.

Knowing this, it was apparent to us that the client’s NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition had merit and thus, we employed our expert team to be quickly done with the formalities. Once the formalities were out of the way, they started building a winning case for them by looking into his academic and professional background. We were able to discover that as an expert in the field of biochemistry, his proposed endeavor is to continue his research into the development of state-of-art drug delivery systems to improve the efficiency of drugs used to treat various cancers, such as metastatic breast cancer. At the same time, his research has resulted in 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 of them first-authored). Not only this, but his research has also gone on to influence his peers. That is, his publications have been cited a total of 183 times according to Google Scholar. Furthermore, his study has received funding from the NSF.

He was also able to gather 4 letters of recommendation from dependent and independent scholars in the field. Two of these are quoted below:

“[Client’s] research on BODIPY photocages and improved CTSB inhibition have implications in triple-negative breast cancer treatment. He has proven that his method is able to kill harmful cells, stimulating further research by his peers. As such, [client’s] work is inherently valuable, and he is an exceptional asset to the U.S.”

“The more expensive medical equipment is, the more imaging procedures cost US citizens out-of-pocket. One way to combat expensive medical costs is to create more cost-effective equipment. [Client’s] work allows for the development of efficient and affordable medical imaging equipment that is applicable to cancer detection and treatment.”

These pieces of information put together made for a very effective petition letter. Despite our meticulous presentation of our client’s strong credentials, the USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE). As soon as we received the RFE, our legal team sprang into action. We promptly responded to the RFE and successfully dealt with all hesitations about our client’s qualifications. We are glad to have had the opportunity to help him in this process. We wish him the very best in life and in all future endeavors.

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Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group has a long-standing history of trust with its clients who hail from all over the world and are experts in various walks of life. We have been able to build this rapport due to a very high success rate and our personalized petition-building efforts. This is what brings clients to us time and again. So when in October 2020, a client from China with a Ph.D. in Chemistry came to us for his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, we were quick to respond by employing our team to do a thorough background check before countersigning the retainer agreement. It was then that the actual work of writing his petition began.

This second phase involved studying his CV and transcripts along with his letters of recommendation.

• In this process, we were able to find that his research advancing his proposed endeavor is of great importance because it provides new tools that enable cancer to be diagnosed earlier and more accurately. An early cancer diagnosis is critical to providing effective treatment and dramatically reduces the risk of cancer-related death.
• Thus, due to its clear national importance, this research has in fact been supported with funding from 3 institutions of repute, namely the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, including enhancing national prosperity, health outcomes, and scientific leadership.
• On the other hand, his research has resulted in 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 of them first-authored) as well as 1 patent application. Moreover, these papers have been published in the top journals in his field, reflecting his peers’ recognition of the value of this research.
• He has published papers in no fewer than 5 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals.
• At the same time, these publications have been cited a total of 196 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of organic chemistry.
• Due to his knowledge and expertise in molecular synthesis and biological imaging, he has been regularly invited to conduct peer reviews for elite journals in the field, including those for international journals of repute. He has completed at least 24 peer reviews to date.

Based on this multifactorial assessment, it became clear that his education, experience, expertise, documented record of success, influence in his field, and future plan have altogether well positioned him to advance the proposed endeavor of developing novel molecules for use in biomedical imaging in order to improve cancer diagnosis and the evaluation of cell therapies.

This was enough evidence for the adjudicating authorities at the USCIS to give an approval nod in his favor. We are delighted and proud to have had this opportunity to help him in this journey and we thank him for retaining us for his EB1-A case. NAILG wishes him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

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Case Summary:

“[The client’s] extensive background in biochemistry and, in particular, her expertise in elucidating the role of proteins and their interactions, has enabled her to contribute significantly to the literature of her field. Through her research projects, [the client] is addressing fundamental questions and providing innovative models, methods, and observations about key biological processes, all of which have placed her at the forefront of the field of biochemistry.”

“[Client’s] research has monumentally improved our ability to treat cardiovascular disease, which is the number one cause of mortality in the United States. The widespread and deadly nature of this illness has created a serious need in the United States for improved treatment techniques, and [the client] is an undisputed leader in this effort.”

“[The client’s] work has helped researchers understand the various mechanisms involved in heart disease, which is a particularly serious healthcare concern for millions around the globe. Her research is therefore essential to supporting healthcare advances and public wellness efforts worldwide.”

These are excerpts taken from the letters of recommendation for a very talented client from India who came to NAILG for help with her EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition filing. Our team signed her on after ascertaining the value of her claims through a background check. We were able to find the following:

• She is one of the few leading experts in biochemistry focusing on protein-protein interactions, and she has achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in this area of study. She is especially well-known for her work on the identification of novel protein–protein and protein-lipid interactions related to general cardiomyopathy and inflammation.
• She has spent years investigating issues related to protein–protein interactions and is regarded as an authority in the field of biochemistry. The field has recognized her authority by inviting her to review and evaluate the work of her peers no fewer than 15 times.
• In addition to directly advancing information about protein–protein interactions in human diseases through her original research and peer review service, she has actively engaged her peers in the field of biochemistry by authoring and co-authoring 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and one editorial that have been published in international journals.
• Moreover, her work has attracted a wide audience and has been cited by researchers both in the United States and abroad.
• She also submitted evidence of 154 citations, along with 5 letters from experts in the field attesting to the importance and significance of her contributions.

These statements and related objective evidence proved her active and actual participation in the field, leading her case to victory despite an RFE (Request for Evidence). We are grateful to her for trusting us and retaining us for her NIW and I-485 petitions.

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