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:

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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Case Summary:

Our client, a research assistant researching related to the development of advanced processors has great substantial merit and national importance. Among other applications, his research is relevant to the integration of machine learning and big data and the development of advanced wearable technology. His research advancing his proposed endeavor is of great importance because his findings are essential for advancing the application of machine learning to big data operations and his work is intensely valuable for global economic development and the success of many global fields.

• His proposed endeavor is to continue to use advanced computer engineering and machine learning methodologies to develop and deploy advanced processors that have applications in wearable devices, smart utilities, and innovative infrastructure projects.

When he contacted our law firm, we observed that his academic and professional accomplishments met the required factors to obtain a green card in the NIW (National Interest Waiver) category. Through his research endeavor detailed above it was clear that he represents a considerable asset to the United States.

Secondly, we did a multifactorial evaluation of our client’s education, skills, knowledge, and record of success in related fields; a model or plan for future activities; any progress made towards achieving the proposed endeavor.

• Evidently, from our client’s M.S. in digital electronic and electrical engineering to his remarkable publication record i.e., the 12 peer-reviewed conference proceeding papers and 1 accepted journal article (5 of them first-authored), gathering 71 citations altogether from several other experts in the field of computer engineering confirmed that our client is very knowledgeable in his field of supremacy.
• He has also been regularly invited to conduct peer reviews for elite journals and conferences in the field and has completed at least 9 peer reviews to date, 4 for academic journals and 2 for academic conferences.

His findings thus enhance the application of wearable technology and artificial intelligence, both of which are highly valuable to businesses throughout the United States. The above factors also demonstrate his strong record of success and his ability to continue his proposed research.

Furthermore, the evidence that North America Immigration Law Group submitted on the client’s behalf also consisted of five letters of recommendation signed by his fellow researchers; two of the letters had the following excerpt into them:

“[Client’s] important work on improving the reliability of wearable electronic devices while reducing their energy output. [Client’s] research on wearable technologies is advantageous to the advancement of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the United States…. [Client’s] work facilitates the development of IoT technologies in the United States that have direct applications for the medical field, manufacturing, smart cities, and personal technologies.”

“…The sheer magnitude of [client’s] numerous discoveries combined with the impact of his work on the research of his peers constitutes extraordinary achievements. These achievements demonstrate that [client] has surpassed the expectations of a computer engineering researcher by helping increase the effectualness of DNNs and justify the extension of his research efforts in the United States.”

• Additionally, the client’s research has been supported by funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Army Research Laboratory. This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, including advancements to the national health, prosperity, welfare, and defense capacity of the United States. The receipt of this funding confirms the national value of his research.

With his professional and academic expertise verified, we moved forward to countersign the retainer agreement. We are thankful that he chose our firm to help him with the entire process of adjudication on his I-40 NIW application. He has retained us for his I-485 application as well. We are certain that his work will continue to prove valuable to the United States of America in the future.

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Case Summary:

To obtain various kinds of immigration and non-immigrant visas for entry and stay in the United States of America, North America Immigration Law Group is poised at the center of the legal path one needs to take. Our job is to make sure that every client reaching out to us for help in the process, gets the best legal aid possible.

• And this is precisely what has made it possible for us to win over 25,000 cases to date.

So, when a bioinformatics analyst/programmer III in the field of computational biology came to us asking for help with his (National Interest Waiver) petition, we made sure that his case was prepared to achieve success.

To make a victorious case on his behalf, our team came together to do a complete background check before building his petition packet.

• In this packet was included data from his publication and citations records plus testimonials of 4 experts in the field of which one was known to the client personally and the rest knew him through his excellent work in the field.

As an expert in his field of computational biology, we found that his proposed endeavor is to develop computational biology algorithms to determine ideal biomarkers and therapeutic targets for cancer treatment.

• Specifically, he will develop, refine, and apply computational biology algorithms and use Artificial Intelligence-based approaches to analyze and interpret cancer molecular and imaging data and to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets for various types of cancers to improve precision medicine strategies in cancer patients.

Furthermore, the value of his work became even more important when he received letters of support stating the value of his work to his peers and the country. A few excerpts out of the four are mentioned below:

“…However, [client’s] research, focused as it is on applying computational methods and artificial intelligence to decode complex biological mechanisms, is dedicated to lowering the cost and complexity of cancer research, better leveraging massive datasets to help develop effective cancer therapies, and studies. In this way, [client] has established himself as a major asset to the mission of fighting cancer in the United States.”

“…[Client] has marshaled his skills in bioinformatics and computational biology to approach the study of cancer from an innovative angle, using big data and artificial intelligence algorithms to decode biologic mechanisms and inform the design of biomarkers and therapeutic strategies for this deadly disease. Considering this information, it is abundantly clear that [client] [is] a major asset to American public health.”

In addition to the above-mentioned details, our client’s research work culminated in:

• 13 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 book chapter, and 1 patent application
• Publications have been cited a total of 147 times according to Google Scholar

Also, his research was highlighted in an article on ScienceDaily, a website that publishes breaking science news and articles on a variety of topics:

• The article discussed his work on the ability of “smart” diagnostic-imaging machines to identify cancers and determine how patients respond to chemotherapy.

Thus, our client’s education and training, his documented record of scholarly publication, the recognized influence of his research in the field, and his clear future research plans demonstrate that he is well-positioned to advance research in his field of expertise.

We are very proud of having had the opportunity to be a part of his NIW approval journey. We wish him the very best in all his future endeavors.

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Case Summary:

A graduate research assistant with a record of completing at least 4 peer reviews to date approached the North America Immigration Law Group to help him file I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. Since peer review is considered “the only widely accepted method for research validation” with publishers relying on the peer review process “to uphold the quality and validity of individual articles and the journals that publish them”, we knew we had a well-proofed case at hand.

• Given the specifications of USCIS for NIW cases, his consistent peer-review experience served as evidence of his authority in the field.

However, we even looked further into his credentials to build our petition packet. We were able to find the following details of his publishing record, citation count, and funding evidence as well.

• His publications have been cited by researchers around 53 times according to Google Scholar coming from independent and leading researchers from well-regarded institutions and organizations around the world, indicating the major significance of his work.
• He holds an extensively documented record of authorship in his field of mechanical engineering. As evidence of this research success, his work has resulted in 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored) and 6 peer-reviewed conference articles (1 of them first-authored), making it clear that his work is also considered to be among the best in the field.
• His study has been supported by funding from NSF, NAVAIR, NIST, and NASA MSFC. These institutions fund projects that promote scientific and technological innovation, as well as industrial competitiveness. This support of our client’s research, therefore, serves as evidence that he is moving the field of mechanical engineering forward, as well as promoting innovation and economic productivity.

Furthermore, his research advancing his proposed endeavor is of great importance because:

• It enhances the manufacturing of parts critical to the biomedical implant and aerospace/transportation industries.
• His work helps deliver additively manufactured parts with the highest structural integrity, which holds great economic benefits for the biomedical implant and aerospace transportation industries.

The client’s research is therefore essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting environmental sustainability in manufacturing processes in the United States.

• Experts in the field have also attested to the importance of our client’s published body of work. He has gathered advisory opinions from four dependent and independent experts out of which one of the four independent experts had the following to say about him:

“[Client’s] research into advanced additive manufacturing techniques has myriad implications for several major industries, including the aerospace industry…[Client]has advanced the body of knowledge in additive manufacturing, allowing for improved fabrication processes which result in stronger, more reliable parts. His investigations into constructing heat-diffusing, flexible, lightweight lattice structures is another key advancement in his field.”

• As made clear by this objective evidence and expert testimony, our client’s proposed endeavor of investigating how feedstock and geometry affect the material properties of additively manufactured components in order to create stronger and lighter parts for such applications as biomedical implants and aerospace transportation has significant substantial merit.

Consequently, his impressive background, strong record of past achievements, recognition of expertise by journals seeking his services to review manuscripts, and unique knowledge relevant to his current and future work all indicate that our client is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.

We were thus very happy to know the positive response in his favor from the adjudicating judge and are grateful to him for his continued trust in us. We wish him the very best in his life.

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