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Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much for the great news! It’s been my pleasure to work with you too. I, sure, recommend Wegreened to all my friends.”


On September 25th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Assistant in the field of Computer Engineering (Approval Notice).


General Field: Computer Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Indonesia

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Maryland

Approval Notice Date: September 25th, 2021

Processing Time: 11 months, 2 days


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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Success Stories: NIW Approval Received for a Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer III in the Field of Computational Biology Hailing from India with our Assiduous Efforts https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-niw-approval-received-for-a-bioinformatics-analyst-programmer-iii-in-the-field-of-computational-biology-hailing-from-india-with-our-assiduous-efforts/ Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:58:32 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18854  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks for all the help.”


On September 21st, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer III in the field of Computational Biology (Approval Notice).


General Field: Computational Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Bioinformatics Analyst/Programmer III

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Ohio

Approval Notice Date: September 21st, 2021

Processing Time: 13 months, 10 days


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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Success Stories: With Our Meticulous Efforts, A Graduate Research Assistant from Iran Working in the Field of Mechanical Engineering Achieved NIW Approval https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-with-our-meticulous-efforts-a-graduate-research-assistant-from-iran-working-in-the-field-of-mechanical-engineering-achieved-niw-approval/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:36:52 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18846  

Client’s Testimonial:

“I was approved on my I-140 in approximately 11 months. Through this process, I worked with North America Immigration Law Group, which helped me in all steps, including file preparation, petition drafting, and recommendation letters. I am delighted with my experience and would definitely recommend them. What I enjoyed most was their careful and detailed review to ensure all documents were available in a reasonable time. In addition, they are always accessible and willing to address your concern through their message system in the portal or phone call. I also enjoyed using their user-friendly web portal to upload documents, send messages, and read recent updates.”


On September 27th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).


General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Alabama

Approval Notice Date: September 27th, 2021

Processing Time: 11 months, 4 days


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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Success Stories: Despite A Long Wait, a Ph.D. Student from China Receives NIW Approval with Our Perseverance in This Case https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-despite-a-long-wait-a-ph-d-student-from-china-receives-niw-approval-with-our-perseverance-in-this-case/ Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:56:40 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18824  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much. This is excellent news. It’s been a huge pleasure working with you. I’m very satisfied with the overall service. Specifically, I appreciate the promptness and the clarity of the responses. Because of that, I was able to fit the preparation process into my schedule with great flexibility. The subtle nudge from the attorney is also highly appreciated. The PL and the reference letters are well-written.”


On October 5th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Ph.D. Student in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).


General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. Student

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: October 5th, 2021

Processing Time: 12 months


Case Summary:

To form a persuasive, I-140 (National Interest Waiver) petition, our team at the North America Immigration Law Group follows a certain protocol of going through our clients’ educational and professional background checks. Once we are through the evaluation step, we move to countersign the client-attorney relationship agreement and seek out preparing an effective petition letter for our clients which would help them to secure their desired national interest waiver approval.

In this case, when our client, a Ph.D. student in the field of computer science, approached us to file his NIW petition, therefore, we selected all the necessary information to assemble a solid case in our client’s favor by incorporating the following in his petition packet:

  • His master of science degree in electrical engineering and computer science proves he is well-qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree.
  • The 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers (2 of them first-authored) he published in distinguished journals and conferences. One of the reasons he has become so comprehensively recognized in the field is because he has successfully published his findings across five separate papers in computer science titles, indicating that his research endeavors are impactful.
  • His publications have been cited a total of 95 times, demonstrating that his research has consistently served as the basis for ongoing innovation in the field. Ultimately, such a number evinces the extent to which his findings have come to be a pillar in the field.
  • Another indication of his skill is his selection to serve as a peer reviewer himself. As previously stated, reviewers are responsible for contributing to the selection of manuscripts to be published by reputable journals and conferences. This is a role that is only awarded to members of the field that are considered to be well-versed in their given area, as they must compare the quality of submitted content. Having conducted at least 2 peer reviews is evident that his peers recognize his expertise.

Moreover, we discussed his initiative on investigating blockchain systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) and developing practical algorithms that enable novel applications impossible with current technologies such as the massive adoption of cryptocurrency. Our client’s research related to the development and implementation of network systems is of great substantial merit and national importance as it states its relevance in facilitating the large-scale deployment of advanced technologies such as blockchain cryptocurrencies and IoT applications.

In addition, his work has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Army Research Office (ARO), the Cisco Research Center (CRC), the National Key R&D Programmes, the Science and Technology Planning Project of Foshan City, the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province, and Distributed Technologies Research. Thus, the financial support from these international funding sources signifies recognition of our client’s ultimate scientific proficiency and the merit of his research.

To strengthen his petition packet, we also added 5 recommendation letters signed by other experts in the field who were familiar with our client’s work. Hence, one of them stated the below-mentioned:

“I find it important to emphasize the direct importance of [client’s] research into enhanced computer networks beyond our field. His project on addressing the efficiency of cryptocurrency transactions using a novel method influences an international market… [Client] discovered a deadlock situation and addressed it through multiple optimizations. His mechanisms prevent large portions of the payment network from becoming clogged during complicated transactions, and its wider benefit to the global computer science field is illustrative of the importance of his continued contributions. I firmly believe that he is an asset to the field’s work on improving the efficiency of computer networks, and the United States must secure his skills to remain a leader in the international market.”

We are glad that we could successfully convince USCIS of our client’s research’s unique nature within the computer science field. Not only is it built on a substantial theoretical background, but it is also deployable within real-world settings. Specializing in the design and implementation of network systems, he has made tremendous research contributions by addressing prominent challenges within the field and developing cutting-edge solutions such as an ultra-low-power wireless network camera system, high-performance blockchain system, and novel routing mechanism for payment channel networks. Thus, all these facts along with our exceptional case presentation, helped him obtain his national interest waiver approval.

We thank him for trusting our law firm and cooperation throughout the process, and we wish him all the luck in his future endeavors.


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Success Stories: NAmILG Aided a Ph.D. Student /Graduate Student from Sri Lanka to Secure NIW Approval Successfully in the Field of Molecular Biology https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-namilg-aided-a-ph-d-student-graduate-student-from-sri-lanka-to-secure-niw-approval-successfully-in-the-field-of-molecular-biology/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:56:21 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18810  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much for all the help throughout the process. Long, time-consuming and complicated processes made very much easier and efficient by your firm.”


On September 30th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).


General Field: Molecular Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. Student /Graduate Student

Country of Origin: Sri Lanka

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Kentucky

Approval Notice Date: September 30th, 2021

Processing Time: 10 months, 20 days


Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group has a remarkable way of tailoring petition letters according to our client’s credentials and making it as persuasive as possible to the USCIS. Therefore, when our client, a Ph.D. Student /Graduate Student in the field of molecular biology, hired us to file a NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition on her behalf. Based on our client’s background, we maneuvered our different strategies in preparing her NIW petition packet, and we incorporated the following details in our presentation:

  • Upon evaluating her educational and professional credits, we noted that our client not only held an M.Sc. degree in animal and dairy science and regenerative bioscience but is also conducting her groundbreaking research to continue building on her expertise with chemosensory organs and efflux pumps, fluorescent spectroscopy, western blot, , chromatography, and genetic code expansion techniques for the prevention of multidrug bacterial resistance which seems to be relevant to reducing the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as Eschericia coli in both animals and humans while also lowering healthcare costs in the United States.
  • In addition, we underlined the great importance of her research since it addresses issues related to both chicken production and antibiotic resistance. She has also published 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored) and 1 book in her field. She acquired a substantial citation record of 60 citations, thereby demonstrating that she has provided independent researchers from around the world with useful approaches to the study of intricate topics within the field of molecular biology. That other researchers invariably look to her methods and findings to inform and guide their analyses; therefore, it indicates that she is well positioned to make further reasonable discoveries in the field of molecular biology.
  • Furthermore, due to her research’s national importance, it has also been supported with funding from both the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, these are the two premier scientific research and funding organizations in the United States. This proves that her efforts are essential to public health. This funding is reserved for research advancing the national interest, including promoting United States economic interests, improving national security, and keeping the United States on the cutting edge of global research, thus, one of her 5 recommenders offers an explanation of the importance of this funding: “Even greater evidence of [client’s] influence comes from the funding of her research by one of the most respected government research institutions in the United States. The work on nano-filtration membrane has been supported by the National Science Foundation, an organization created specifically to promote scientific progress that benefits the United States. The fact that this study received such support shows that her efforts are necessary for achieving the country’s scientific goals.”

In sum, we highlighted that her research contributes to this mission of the organization, as her work promotes better regulation and treatment of poultry feed products for both economic benefit in the United States and improvement of healthcare. Also, her research in multidrug resistant bacteria promotes and aid the healthcare in the United States. Furthermore, the fact that she was being able to secure funding from such competitive sources emphasizes the significance of her research to national interests.

All in all, our client has made important contributions to the field, which gives her research global scope and functionality and these elements aided her well in obtaining her NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition approval. We are thankful to her for her constant trust in our law firm. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.


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Success Stories: National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved for a Ph.D. Candidate from Lebanon Without RFE Issuance https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-national-interest-waiver-niw-approved-for-a-ph-d-candidate-from-lebanon-without-rfe-issuance/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:26:11 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18776  

Client’s Testimonial:

“North America Immigration Law group has been nothing short of exceptional throughout this process. Their expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism allowed for a smooth NIW application process.”


On September 14th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Ph.D. Candidate in the field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).


General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. Candidate

Country of Origin: Lebanon

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan

Approval Notice Date: September 14th, 2021

Processing Time: 10 months, 5 days


Case Summary:

Our client, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering based in Michigan, hired North America Immigration Law Group to help him file an I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition on his part. He was assured of his strong credentials from his MS degree in aerospace engineering to his splendid citation record. He had also published 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (11 of them first-authored) and 3 first-authored conference papers in esteemed journals, altogether acquiring 49 citations at the time of case preparation. His proficiency in his area of expertise could be further demonstrated by his service as a session chair for one conference and his presentation of his research at one of the international conferences, thus underscoring his professional interest in his research.

With a background of more than 25,000 approved visa cases for such gleaming clients, we know the particulars of the USCIS trends to determine how an NIW candidate can achieve the EB-2 visa without any obstacles. Therefore, we accumulated all the relevant details in his NIW case petition, starting with his novel research on developing new hierarchical composite materials with multifunctionality and improved properties by integrating nanomaterials to tailor composite materials for specific applications. We explained how his research will develop nanostructured interphases and interlayers for high strength and toughness fiber-reinforced composites, study the effect of nanomaterials on fabrics used in soft body armor, and investigate the utility of laser-induced graphene in sensing strain and detecting damage for structural health monitoring in composite materials. Our client’s research advancing his proposed endeavor is thus of great importance as it improves the performance of composite materials currently available for use.

Also, by creating novel materials that are more effective than traditional materials at resisting gunshots and stabbings, our client has enabled the development of more effective body armor, thus ensuring the safety of law enforcement officers. The materials he develops are also critical for the United States aerospace industry, which is a major contributor to the country’s economy. Furthermore, due to its clear national importance, his research has been supported with funding from the Army Research Office, BASF Corporation, and the National Science Foundation. This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, including driving cutting-edge scientific discoveries to improve Army technologies, promote scientific progress, advance national health and welfare, and secure national defense. Thus, serving as evidence that his research is critical for ensuring the security of the United States.

In addition to this, we consolidated five recommendation letters from other researchers in the field along with documentary evidence of his academic and professional achievements. One of the five recommenders had the following to say about our client’s research work:

“In particular, [client’s] research is hugely advantageous to the United States military and aerospace industry in the development of new airframes with improved performance, lightness, strength, and fuel efficiency. Commercial airlines in the United States have begun to transition to the use of carbon-fiber-reinforced composites because the reduction of weight improves fuel efficiency, saving airlines money and increasing profitability… Key to improving the performance of composite airframes, [client] has provided a method to increase laminar strength and monitor for damages, thus improving maintenance strategies.”

Consequently, his education, experience, expertise, record of publication and citation, and history of successful research in the field all indicate that he is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. These facts establish that it is beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer and labor certification. Thus, he qualifies as an alien of extraordinary ability and his entry will substantially benefit prospectively the United States. 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 truly congratulate and thank our client for this breakthrough.


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Success Stories: I-140 NIW Approved for a Robotics Engineer from Korea in the Field of Mechanical Engineering with Our Uniquely Tailored Petition Packet https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-i-140-niw-approved-for-a-robotics-engineer-from-korea-in-the-field-of-mechanical-engineering-with-our-uniquely-tailored-petition-packet/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:32:00 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18738  

Client’s Testimonial:

“This is good news indeed! I did not expect to get approved so quickly. Thanks to the NAILG team for being thorough until the end.”


On September 11th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Robotics Engineer in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).


General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Robotics Engineer

Country of Origin: South Korea

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: September 11th, 2021

Processing Time: 10 months


Case Summary:

A robotics engineer achieved a Master of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering and approached North America Immigration Law Group to help him file an I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition on his behalf. Since we have a record of more than 25,000 employment-based visa petition approvals, our client was certain that we would achieve his NIW success as well, adding it to our existing noteworthy records. Therefore, when he contacted our team, as a protocol we followed a thorough background check before commencing with the attorney-client relationship. From his credentials, we gathered that his research on integrating robotics technology and machine learning algorithms in order to improve the functioning of human-like robotic prostheses, industrial robots, and service robots is incredible as it directly applies to the growing global virtual reality market. This led us to lead our client to get the national interest waiver as soon as possible by incorporating the below-mentioned details in his tailored petition packet.

Firstly, we showcased how his research has resulted in 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 of them first-authored) article, 9 conference publications (2 first-authored), and 4 patents. These papers have been published in some of the top prominent journals and conference proceedings in the field of mechanical engineering. The impact of his work on the field is also observed in his overall career citation count which has been accumulated by several researchers from around the world. These researchers have relied upon our client’s work to further their research. To date, his work has been cited 50 times. Hence, this citation count is proof of the merits of his position in the field. On the other hand, he has also conducted 3 peer reviews for highly authoritative journals. The repeated appearance of his work in the pages of prominent scientific outlets speaks to his elevated standing as a mechanical engineer.

Moreover, the national importance of his work bears mentioning the funding support his findings received from several leading agencies, including the National Research Foundation of Korea, Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology, Korea Institute for Information & Communications Technology, and the Hyundai NGV, therefore serves as evidence that his work is on the cutting edge of mechanical technology.

To reinforce his petition packet further, we added 5 recommendation letters obtained from other superior experts in the field, affirming that our client has made great strides in the field and his research directly falls in the line with one of the stated goals of the major US research agencies, the value of his work to the United States is self-prominent. One of them clearly stated the following:

“I will conclude this letter with a brief discussion of the importance of his work to the interests of the United States. The United States is one of the largest markets for industrial robots in the world. According to the International Federation of Robotics, robot installations have been steadily increasing across the country for years… To maintain U.S. competitiveness in this key industry, research that improves the scalability and context-sensitivity of robots is sorely needed. [Client’s] work helps to expand the applications of robots to new areas by offering sensor less collision detecting and improved pathfinding. Given the increasing economic importance of the robotics industry, it is apparent that his work is inherently valuable to the country.”

Thus, it is unmistakable that our client has substantially contributed to the field of mechanical engineering and must continue his work here in the United States. We are pleased to understand that his EB-2 NIW petition got approved by the USCIS with our resolute support. We wish him well and congratulate him for securing the national interest waiver as well as significantly advancing in his chosen field.


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Success Stories: With Our Meticulous Efforts, A Graduate Assistant from South Korea Working in the Field of Electrical Engineering Achieved NIW Approval https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-with-our-meticulous-efforts-a-graduate-assistant-from-south-korea-working-in-the-field-of-electrical-engineering-achieved-niw-approval/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:14:53 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18708  

Client’s Testimonial:

“It was a pleasure to work with the team. I am impressed with the team’s experience, knowledge, thorough and meticulous work, and timely and responsive update and feedback. Thank you!”


On September 17th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Assistant in the field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).


General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Assistant

Country of Origin: South Korea

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina

Approval Notice Date: September 17th, 2021

Processing Time: 3 months, 16 days


Case Summary:

A graduate assistant with a record of completing 70 peer reviews for several highly acclaimed journals and conferences 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 solid 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 details of his publishing record and citation count as well.

His publications have been cited by researchers around 281 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. This places our client in the top 1% of most highly cited authors publishing on topics in power electronics, renewable energy, and electrical engineering over the past 12 years according to Microsoft Academic. Furthermore, he holds an extensively documented record of authorship in his field of endeavor. As evidence of this research success, his work has resulted in 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 published patent, making it clear that his work is also considered to be among the best in the field.

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

“In sum, [client’s] work in renewable energy and efficient use of power is important to the ongoing clean energy revolution. As fossil fuels lead to air pollution and other such issues, it is important that the [client’s] work is utilized to improve energy usage on a large scale. [Client’s] collective achievements in the field, from his original research to his peer review and publication records, further prove the extent of his expertise. Thus, [client] is truly a cutting-edge electrical engineering researcher deserving of a permanent position in the U.S. research community.”

As confirmed by the above evidence, our client is one of the few leading renewable energy and power electronics experts in his field and has achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in these areas of study.

Moreover, his work has received funding for education and workforce development, further validating the broad significance of his efforts. Our client’s work has thus been majorly significant, and his achievements are of the utmost importance due to their direct applicability in global efforts to address the increased utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies.

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 indicate not only that he qualifies as an alien of extraordinary ability but also that his entry will substantially benefit prospectively the United States. We were thus very happy to know the positive response in his favor from the adjudicating judge in a short period of 3 months, 16 days, and are grateful to him for his continued trust in us. We wish him the very best in his life.


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Success Stories: NIW Approval Received for a Machine Learning Engineer in Information Systems Hailing from Bangladesh with Our Efforts https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-niw-approval-received-for-a-machine-learning-engineer-in-information-systems-hailing-from-bangladesh-with-our-efforts/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:52:23 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18698  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much for sharing the great news! Thanks again for making my case successful!”


On August 17th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Machine Learning Engineer in the Field of Information Systems (Approval Notice).


General Field: Information Systems

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Machine Learning Engineer

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: August 17th, 2021

Processing Time: 11 months, 17 days


Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group is poised at the center of the legal path one needs to take in order to obtain various kinds of immigrant and non-immigrant visas for entry and stay in the United States of America. Our job is to make sure that every client coming to us for help in this 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 in August of 2020, a machine learning engineer in information systems came to us asking for help with his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, we made sure his case was prepared to win.

In order to make a victorious case, our team came together to do a thorough background check before building his petition packet. In this packet was included data from his publication and citation records plus testimonials of 5 experts in the field of which one was known to the client personally and the rest knew him through his groundbreaking work in the field.

We had found that, as an expert in the field of information systems, his proposed endeavor is to continue his research on investigating the application of analytics and statistical techniques using machine learning and data science methods to produce practical applications for his field and industry firms. And his research work has resulted in 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 book chapter. Moreover, these papers have been published in the highly ranked peer-reviewed journals of his area of expertise. It also became apparent that his work has gone on to influence his peers. That is, his publications have been cited a total of 98 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of information systems.

The value of his work became even more apparent when we received letters of support stating the value of his work to his peers and the country. A few excerpts are included below:

“…by continuing to focus on the critical security and privacy areas that [the client] identified, companies are better poised to meet the concerns of the U.S. Pew Research recently reported that 60% of Americans believe that activity tracking and surveillance are inevitable on a daily basis, with a majority of Americans concerned about security and privacy issues, both from companies and government agencies. [The client’s] developments are thus key to assuaging citizens’ concerns by influencing ongoing studies across the field, thereby aligning with U.S. interests.”

“Many organizations around the United States are focused on effectively implementing analytics strategies to improve their capacity to determine valuable industry trends and insights. [Client’s] work in this area greatly simplifies this process, enabling the US companies to more easily obtain relevant insights by developing relational mapping strategies of analytical techniques utilized in the value-chain activities. [The client’s] application of a value-chain model developed by [an expert] is a novel approach in the field, especially in the context of projects related to analytics, and it establishes a new pathway for further analysis by our fellow researchers.”

Thus, we are 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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Success Stories: NAILG Helps a Research Assistant from Nepal Working in the field of Mechanical Engineering Get an NIW Approval https://www.wegreened.com/blog/niw/success-stories-nailg-helps-a-research-assistant-from-nepal-working-in-the-field-of-mechanical-engineering-get-an-niw-approval/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:36:48 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18690  

Client’s Testimonial:

“I appreciate your efforts in preparing and filing the petition correctly.”


On August 16th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Assistant in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).


General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Nepal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Hampshire

Approval Notice Date: August 16th, 2021

Processing Time: 10 months, 8 days


Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group has been at the forefront of finding the best legal representation for clients who want to immigrate to the United States for employment. Over the years we have accrued over 25,000 case approvals which has made us a formidable force in this line of work. We have gathered information on how to best prepare a case and lead it to victory. So when a client came to us for help with his EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) case, we already knew how to help him win the case. We quickly mobilized our team to dig up his background information followed by collecting data on his publication and citation history. We had to find out if his work had received any national or international funding. We then suggested that he obtain 5 letters of recommendation from other experts in his field to corroborate the information we had put together for his application.

We explained in the petition that as an expert in the field of mechanical engineering, his proposed endeavor is to continue his research on using experimental-numerical approaches, including novel specimen designs and testing methods, to better understand the mechanical behavior of materials for the improvement of advanced forming technologies and for the enhanced design and optimization of products and manufacturing processes.

“[Client’] work with the plasticity and ductile fractures of aluminum alloys aligns with efforts in the United States automotive industry to improve the safety and the cost-efficiency of its vehicles. [Client’s] research offers novel data results that elucidate the fracture behavior of aluminum materials used to fabricate vehicles built in the United States. The results of [client’s] research will offer essential lessons and implications for car manufacturers and engineers to take steps to introduce more economical and safer vehicles.”

This testimonial and so many others that our client collected were further proof of the ongoing value of his research for the United States.

Along with it we also collected details of his publication and citation history that we then included in the petition packet. As evidence of his contributions, we indicated that his work has resulted in 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored), and these publications have been cited a total of 98 times according to Google Scholar. This made it evident once more that his research was indeed relevant to his field.

We are thus proud of having had the opportunity to represent him in this case. NAILG wishes him the very best of which we know he is capable.


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