“Thank you for the message. It has been really wonderful feeling to see my I-140 approved.”

Case Summary:

A postdoctoral fellow from India holding a Ph.D. in chemistry approached North America Immigration Law Group to file both his EB-1A and I-140 NIW petitions. His nanomaterials research addresses some of our nation’s and the world’s most pressing issues and is particularly well-known for his contributions to the study of thermally controlled cyclic insertion/ejection of dopant ions and reversible zinc-blende/wurtzite phase changes in ZnS nanostructures.

We drafted his petition packet according to the up-to-date trends laid out by USCIS including:

• His work resulted in 26 peer-reviewed scientific articles (11 of them first-authored) and 1 book chapter.
• He has conducted at least 11 reviews for at least 2 journals in his field of inorganic chemistry.
• His research has been cited 795 times in at least 54 countries according to Google Scholar.
• His research has been supported with funding from a number of government organizations, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Mayo-Illinois Alliance, United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation, and Department of Science and Technology of India.

The above-mentioned details were highlighted in conjugation with the following requirements set for an employment-based immigration visa under the second preference (“EB-2”):

• No specific job offer/labor certification is required for a foreign person as long as he/she is entering the United States to continue work in the field in which he/she has an extraordinary ability, therefore self-petition is allowed.
• Evidence of original contributions, usually through publication, of major significance in the foreign national’s field of science, scholastic, artistic, or athletic.
• Performance in a significant role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation.
• Receipt of a higher salary or remuneration than is usual in the field.
• Other comparable evidence if the above types of evidence do not readily apply to the foreign national’s occupation.

Furthermore, our client’s work was supported by the four recommendation letters written by the other experts in his field, one of whom stated:

“…[Client’s] work enables a cheaper, easier method to produce 4-aminophenol and, subsequently, paracetamol/acetaminophen that helps alleviate cold symptoms and pain in Americans. Ultimately, [client] must be provided the opportunity to continue his uninterrupted research efforts in the United States to provide comfort to the lives of millions of Americans.”

We are delighted that our team was once again successful in persuading USCIS of the importance of our client’s research in the United States and hence he was granted not only EB-1A approval (in 17 days only), thanks to Premium Processing, but also NIW approval after that. He has even retained us for his I-485 approval. We would sincerely like to thank him for choosing our law firm and congratulate him on accomplishing this breakthrough.

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“This is such excellent news. You all were so meticulous and supportive throughout. You all were so professional and on top of things. Your perception of whose testimonials would be ideal was on point.”

General Field: Biomedical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois

Approval Notice Date: November 4^th, 2021

Processing Time: 30 days (Premium Processing Requested)

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“I thoroughly enjoyed working with this Law Firm, and highly recommend it. They did a very thorough job of drafting the materials and very open to any suggestions from my end.”

Case Summary:

In just 8 days, our client was successful in receiving the EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition approval. Our proficient legal team at North America Immigration Law Group ensures a comprehensive background evaluation of every client who hires us for helping them with their immigration petition to USCIS. Thus, in this case, also before commencing with our client’s case, we investigated her research on occupational stress and safety which seemed to address some of our nation’s most critical issues in understanding methods for improving safety leadership and safety motivation, occupational stress, and recovery among firefighters, and stress prevention climate measures. We were very impressed with her strong background in the industrial and organizational psychology field and the progress she had made in the academic field of research, which secured her reputation as an outstanding professor in the international community of occupational health psychology. Moreover, leading researchers from top universities and research groups from the United States and abroad have submitted letters confirming our client as an outstanding professor in her specialized field.

“If American companies want to help their employees live healthier lives, incorporating the results of her occupational stress and safety studies into their policies and organizational planning is key to improving mental and emotional health outcomes for their employees. In this regard, [client’s] research is undoubted of considerable importance to the United States.”

“The results of her research illustrate the need for companies and management to focus on building distinct climates (i.e., safety, health, and stress prevention) to improve the safety, health, and well-being of their workers.”

These two above-mentioned excerpts have been taken out from 2 of the 4 recommendation letters submitted to the USCIS obtained by her fellow experts from national and international universities, corroborating that her findings have been widely circulated the world in occupational health psychology research circles.

Together we worked very hard with our client to make sure that she developed and gave us all the required documentation we needed to meet the USCIS’s defined guidelines to obtain the EB1B approval. Therefore, with our client’s cordial support and our team’s efficiency, we demonstrated her outstanding educational and professional experience by incorporating the following details in her EB1B petition packet:

• After reviewing her credentials, we found that our client holds a Ph.D. in psychology, and her research has resulted in 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 of them first-authored) and 2 book chapters published in some of the most highly regarded and influential journals in the field. Her publications have accumulated a total of 129 citations from international researchers, indicating the influence that her work has had on her contemporaries in the field as it shows that other scientists are regularly basing their work on her findings.
• As further evidence of her esteemed status in the field, she has been invited to peer review on at least 30 occasions, proving her respected status as an occupational health psychology researcher. Besides, not only does she perform peer review for multiple journals but also sits on the editorial board of the occupational health science field.

After 8 days of our diligence, we were victorious in winning the EB1B approval. We are super glad that our client could achieve her approval and can continue her work here in the United States without any further obstacles. We thus wish her all the best in all her future endeavors.

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“Thank you so much for the 1-140 approval notice! It was so nice to work with you on this case! I greatly appreciate your work!”

Case Summary:

The EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher) category is one of the specialized categories within the various visa petition types set by the USCIS. The requirements of this category are both clear and not easy to crack, which is why we use only our experts to deal with these cases. So when a client from China came to us asking for help with her EB1-B application, we were quickly able to help her. We made sure that she had already made substantial contributions to the field of biostatistics. This led us to believe her very important work focused on developing and applying statistical methodology for metagenomics. Her research addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding the link between the metagenome and complex human diseases.

It was for this reason that several experts in the field furnished her with letters of support making it apparent that her work was of utmost importance to the field and to the nation. One of these is quoted below:

“[Client’s] uniquely powerful statistical methods are a milestone in ongoing international efforts to elucidate the complex genetic variations that contribute to the development of human diseases. There is no doubt that the continuation of her research is squarely in the global public interest.”

On the other hand, she has a documented record of authorship in the field of biostatistics. As evidence of her research success, her research work has resulted in at least 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Her publications have also been extensively recognized through 118 citations This is sufficient evidence to meet the plain language of this criterion. In total, she has also conducted at least 15 reviews. To satisfy the requirements of this criterion, we have submitted evidence affirming her duties as a peer reviewer. These documents and related objective evidence prove her active and actual participation as a judge of the work of other experts in the field.

Hence, we are proud of having had the trust of this brilliant mind. We are very glad to hear of the approval, and we wish her the very best in life.

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“Thanks so much once again. And, it was great working with you.”

General Field: Atmospheric Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow II

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Colorado

Approval Notice Date: November 18^th, 2021

Processing Time: 27 days (Premium Processing Requested)

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“Thanks for this exciting news and your help Thank you for making this possible.”

Case Summary:

An EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition approval was granted to a senior research fellow with a Ph.D. in biochemistry from India. Before moving ahead with a client-attorney agreement, our law group evaluated his provided credentials to determine his NIW’s success. We declared that we could lead him to obtain the national interest waiver after a complete evaluation only.

Our team thus followed a full-fledged process of analyzing his background, paperwork, and the associated evidence, and were then only confident that they were enough to persuade USCIS and get him the required approval.

• Since the method of obtaining a green card involves two steps, that is, filing an I-140 petition and an I-485 application, our client even retained us for another I-140 petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category.

We noted the following important aspects to make his case a success:

• The 12 peer-reviewed scientific articles he published in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals in his field of cell biology.
• An awe-inspiring record of obtaining 281 citations in other peer-reviewed journal articles
• Cited by researchers in at least 32 countries
• Also has conducted at least 30 reviews for at least 7 journals and conferences

Moreover, our client’s research addresses some of our nation’s and the world’s most pressing issues, including the public health burden and economic impact of diseases like cancer and COVID-19. His strong background in cell division and protein biochemistry has allowed his research to be particularly original, resulting in his success in fundamentally transforming cell biology research.

• Furthermore, our client’s study on chromosome segregation during cell division has been recognized and supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Since these were established to promote the discovery and application of knowledge “to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability,” this funding serves as clear evidence of the merit of our client’s work in the scientific and medical communities.

Therefore, considering the impactful articles he has published, the numerous citations his work has attained, and the funding it has been granted, have only proven him to be a noteworthy and influential member of the field.

• Moreover, the following 2 statements are excerpted from two of the five recommendation letters submitted:

“[Client’s] research relates to the cellular mechanisms that underpin diseases affecting a significant portion of the American population…The role that cell biology plays in such a wide range of diseases that affect the US underscores the necessity of [client’s] work in the field. [Client] has consistently made vital progress in the study of cell biology and proven himself as a pioneering member of the field.”

“Understanding how cells work is fundamental to all biological sciences and biomedical research. [Client] is a researcher who is advancing the field of cell biology by researching the molecular mechanisms of cell division and chromosome segregation…In addition, [client’s] research is of value to the United States both because of the importance of advancing biological research in the country and because of the impact that cancer has on Americans, with more than 600,000 people expected to die of cancer in 2018.”

• The totality of this evidence shows that our client is one of that small percentage who has risen to the very top of his field and has sustained both national and international acclaim. He is therefore fully qualified as an individual of extraordinary ability in his field of expertise.

We are exhilarated that our team was once again successful in persuading USCIS of the importance of our client’s research in the United States. Thus, he was granted not only NIW but also EB1-A approval in just 13 days (thanks to Premium Processing). We would sincerely like to thank him for choosing our law firm for the I-140 petitions and wish him success in his future endeavors.

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“Thanks a million for your professional work on both my EB1A and NIW petitions, and I’m so satisfied.”

Case Summary:

“[Client’s] development of a DNA barcode database for herbal medicines has greatly improved the species identification capabilities of many other institutions, including governmental and industrial organizations. Her research into DNA barcoding supports the safe development and manufacturing of herbal medicines, pharmaceuticals, and supplements, thereby supporting public health on a global scale.”

“The United States has much to gain from [client’s] ongoing research, as it informs the development of herbal medicines and dietary supplements. [Client’s] work in DNA barcoding supports the quality control process during pharmaceutical manufacturing, allowing for better detection of toxic materials. These benefits for public health and nature conservation are valuable to the United States because they make the population and the environment healthier, which has positive downstream effects in countless areas.”

It is generally accepted that one of the ways of knowing a person is through their work. This is what we found was true for the recommendations of our client, a researcher in pharmacognosy from China. Of the 4 recommendation letters that she received, 2 came from independent scholars who knew her through her work. It thus became clear to us at the onset of the case preparation process that the client’s work in the area was indeed of value and substantial merit, both national and international. This is why very soon after her NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval, she received her EB1-A approval.

After the initial steps of background research and attorney-client agreement, we emplored our team to prepare her case. This meant that her academic and professional backgrounds were all used to build her petition. Some of the things we did in this process are as follows:

• We made sure that her past experience in the field was clear to the adjudicating authorities. So we showed that she is one of the few leading DNA barcoding identification experts in pharmacognosy, and she has achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in this area of study.
• We also showed that her work has also been directly utilized by the Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission, thus demonstrating the practical significance of her research. At the same time, she is a highly qualified advanced degree scientist with extensive experience in DNA barcoding identification, herbal medicine, supplement quality control, and global biodiversity and conservation.
• Her work has also resulted in 27 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 books. Moreover, these papers have been published in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals in her field.
• Indeed, her overall work related to the improvement of DNA barcoding methodology has been cited 641 times by peers using her prior findings to make additional discoveries related to plant taxonomy, DNA barcoding identification systems, and DNA signature development.
• Not only this, but her discoveries have also gone on to influence her peers. That is, researchers have cited her publications in at least 43 countries according to Google Scholar.
• At the same time, she has been called to conduct 18 peer reviews to date, which include prestigious journals of international acclaim in the field.
• These information pieces were followed by a detailed pictorial representation of the countries where her work has been cited.

These related objective pieces of evidence proved her active and actual participation in the field, both as a researcher and reviewer. So, when her NIW petition and later her EB1-A application were placed in front of the adjudicating bench, they reached a decision quickly. Thanks to the premium processing upgrade, her EB1-A petition was approved in just 9 days. We are grateful for having had the trust and thanks of our client throughout the process and having made the approval swift.

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“Thank you so much for your professional work.”

General Field: RNA Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: August 25^th, 2021

Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)

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“Appreciate your nice service on my EB2/NIW case. Thank you for your help so that my I140/EB1A is approved quickly.”

Case Summary:

An EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition approval was granted to a postdoctoral research associate with a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from China. Before starting off with a client-attorney agreement, the North American Immigration Law Group judged his provided credentials to determine his NIW’s success. We asserted that we could lead him to obtain the national interest waiver after a thorough evaluation only.

Our team thus, followed a proficient process of analyzing his background, paperwork, and the associated evidence, and were then only confident that they were enough to persuade USCIS and get our client the NIW approval.

• Since, the method of obtaining a green card involves two steps, that is, filing an I-140 petition and an I-485 application, our client even retained us for another I-140 petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category and I-485 applications as well.

We highlighted the following aspects to make his case a success:

• The 26 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 arXiv preprint he published in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals in his field of nuclear physics.
• A splendid record of obtaining 933 citations in other peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Cited by researchers in at least 37 countries.
• Also been invited to review and evaluate the work of his peers no fewer than 5 times, serving as major evidence of his supremacy in the field.

Moreover, our client’s research addresses some of our nation’s and the world’s most pressing issues, including furthering scientific knowledge of the fundamental nature of the universe. His strong background in particle physics, dark matter, and the development of new physics models has allowed his research to be particularly original, resulting in his success in fundamentally transforming nuclear physics research. He is particularly well-known for his contributions improving physics models beyond the standard model with stopped K+.

• Our client’s study has even received funding from the National Science Foundation which enforces a competitive, merit-based review process in which reviewers evaluate projects to ensure that they are of the highest quality. Their support of his work thus singles him out as a top researcher in the field conducting work that directly serves national interests.

Furthermore, considering the impactful articles our client has published, the numerous citations his work has attained, and the funding it has been granted, has proven him to be a prominent and influential member of the field, having provided many important and influential contributions that are addressing the needs of both the academic and greater community.

• Also, the following 2 statements are excerpted from two of the four recommendation letters submitted:

“As [client] determined that photomultiplier tubes with smaller pores exhibit better performance in magnetic fields, his work directly benefits this area of research and is indicative of his importance to the nation. Because of his importance to the research community and the interests of the United States, I firmly endorse his continued research.”

“[Client] is an outstanding researcher that has completed original work on the strong interaction, one of the four fundamental physical interactions. [Client’s] prolonged research efforts in this field are key to meeting the United States’ goals to deepen the understanding of the universe and maintain the United States’ leadership role in global research.”

All of this evidence is fully supported and corroborated by letters from internationally recognized experts in the field who have used our client’s work in their own research endeavors and attest to its influence and major significance. The totality of this evidence shows that our client is one of that small percentage who has risen to the very top of his field and has sustained both national and international acclaim.

• He is therefore fully qualified as an individual of extraordinary ability in his field of expertise.

We are thrilled that our team was once again successful in persuading USCIS of the importance of our client’s research in the United States. Thus, he was granted not only EB1-A approval in just 9 days (thanks to Premium Processing), but also, NIW in the gap of 3 months only. He even received his I-485 approval in another few months. We would sincerely like to thank him for choosing our law firm for the I-140 and I-485 petitions and wish him success for his future endeavors.

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“I have no words to thank you all enough for this enormous support and guidance without which this will not be possible. I sincerely appreciate all your help.”

General Field: Cardiology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Fellow

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: August 20^th, 2021

Processing Time: 15 days (Premium Processing Requested)

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