“At this time I want to thank team Wegreen for ultimate support, guidance, and timely processing of my case.Hope for the best outcome. I am very pleased to know about my approval and thankful to your entire team for your support, guidance, and prompt response. I will recommend your law firm to my colleagues and friends who are interested.”

General Field: Biotechnology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pakistan

Approval Notice Date: September 20^th, 2021

Processing Time: 11 months, 13 days

“Thank you. I was very pleased to work with your law firm.”

General Field: Biomedical Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher IV

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Alabama

Approval Notice Date: May 9^th, 2022

Processing Time: 2 months, 17 days

“Thank you for the great news and for your help in my case preparation for EB1A and EB2-NIW that led to their approval!”

Case Summary:

One of the few leading experts on the mechanisms of gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancers in biomedical science, our client achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in these areas of study. She approached North America Immigration Law Group to help her in building an influential NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, establishing that she is well-known for studying the mechanisms that drive colorectal and pancreatic cancers and has spent years investigating issues related to them and is regarded as an authority in the field of biomedical science.

Her impressive credentials ensured that we countersigned the client-attorney relationship agreement and proceeded with preparing a thorough petition dossier to achieve the national interest waiver for our remarkable client. We noted the following important aspects while filing her NIW case:

• Peer review experience is considered to be a 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. Therefore, she evaluated the work of her peers no fewer than 33 times.
• In addition to directly advancing the study of the mechanisms of colorectal and pancreatic cancer through her original research and peer review service, she published 10 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 book chapters in international journals which attracted 424 citations from a wide audience hailing from well-known international institutions both in the United States and abroad.

  Not only did we assist her in devising this successful case but she also retained us for filing another petition under the I-140 EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. Even though both the visa categories are unique, we made sure to compile all the new information provided by our client to be incorporated in the EB1A petition to meet the requirements.

• We observed that her research focuses on designing and executing research projects related to the discovery of novel therapeutic targets for treating pancreatic diseases which is relevant to improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare in the United States.
• Her work has also been supported by funding from leading agencies, including the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), another measure of her success in pursuing her proposed endeavor. Hence, these funding grants support foundational biomedical research to provide a basis for advances in a variety of medical domains.
• Moreover, we included copies of her Ph.D. diploma and transcripts, the employment letter confirming her current position along with 4 recommendation letters acquired by our client from other established researchers in the field. One of them stated the below: –

“[Client’s] work significantly benefits the United States, where colorectal cancer is a highly prevalent and commonly deadly form of cancer. In fact, according to research from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colorectal cancers are the 2nd most common cause of cancer-related death affecting both women and men. Because her work identifies new therapeutic targets for treating colorectal cancers, her work significantly benefits cancer outcomes in the United States. [Client’s] research is therefore in the clear interest of the United States. I thus offer her my full support in her continuation of her work in the field.”

Overall, we are glad that we were able to prove to the USCIS that our client is crucial for determining the mechanisms that drive colorectal cancer and is thus essential for addressing the root cause of the disease’s progression and reducing its prevalence in the United States. Thus, she received her NIW as well as EB1A despite a long wait. We truly thank her for her constant cooperation and kind support throughout the adjudication process.

“Thank you so much for your efficiency and professionalism, my case was approved so smoothly. I am so glad to select Chen Immigration Team as my professional support for my green card application!”

General Field: Biomedical Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: August 30^th, 2021

Processing Time: 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)

“I am extremely grateful and my heartfelt thanks to The Chen Immigration Team. I am so happy to get my O1A & EB-1A approved in such a short term.”

Case Summary:

A principal scientist based in India hired North America Immigration Law Group to help him obtain an O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) petition approval. Our law firm is well established for filing employment-based visa petitions uniquely which helps our clients to secure their ultimate goal; their green cards. Thus, before we began to prepare his O1A petition packet, we evaluated his credentials, therefore, we were certain that he would get the O1A approval. After 3 months of his O1A approval, our client retained us for another petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. Normally, the O-1A visa is easier and quicker to get than an EB-1A green card. However, we helped our client to achieve both O-1A and EB1A approvals back-to-back in the gap of 3 months. We made sure to file a successful application in each category.

As we are aware that the O-1A visa is for individuals who have achieved national or international acclaim and have risen to the top of their field in the areas of science. The EB-1A enables individuals who have achieved substantial international or national success in their field due to their extraordinary talent to live permanently in the U.S. Since our client already held the O1A approval, it became way easier to obtain the EB1A success.

Here is the synopsis of his O1-A and EB-1A petition packets, containing the following details:

• We briefed his research focusing on the development of silver nanowires, addressing some of our nation’s criticalities in understanding the underlying mechanisms of complex materials. Thus, his potent background in polymeric biomaterials science and engineering has enabled his research to be particularly successful, confirming him as a consistently productive researcher and among the top minds in the field of nanoscience today.
• We incorporated his noteworthy publication and citation record; the 17 peer-reviewed scientific articles, two book chapters, and one monograph he published in top journals in the field. We concluded that peers have taken ample notice of our client’s work, having seen fit to cite it 1,386 times from 70 countries, this serves as a testament to its high quality and relevance to ongoing research.
• Also, our client’s research is important for his field. He has established himself further in the field of nanoscience as a prolific peer reviewer. He has conducted 20 peer reviews for several journals, deducing his high regard as an authority in his field.
• Moreover, we attached 4 recommendation letters provided by our client obtained from other experts in the field to establish that our client is at the forefront of the field of nanoscience as is demonstrated by this consistent record of success and his myriad professional accomplishments. One of the recommenders signed to:

“Considering his unparalleled success in the field of nanoscience thus far, I believe it is in the best interests of the scientific community and the United States that [client] be permitted to continue his research unimpeded.”

We’re delighted that our client found us, and we were able to help him secure the EB1A approval. Both O1A and EB-1A petitions are eligible for premium processing, which allows USCIS to decide on the filed petition within 15 days (whether it is “calendar” days or “business” days). Therefore, the O1-A case took 14 days to get approved after we filed his case. That said, the EB-1A has one of the shortest USCIS processing times, compared to other employment-based green cards. We are extremely happy that he successfully achieved his EB1A approval in just 9 days. We thank him for choosing our law firm to file his I-129 and I-140 petitions and again signing up for our services for his and his family’s I-485 applications.

“I-140 approvals feel like the light at the end of the tunnel during this most difficult time. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”

Case Summary:

“Therefore, a better understanding of how to identify and effectively treat cancer at its point of origin has significant implications for the more than 1.8 million Americans diagnosed with the disease annually. It is clear that his studies directly address a major health issue and are beneficial to the United States as a whole.”

“This is of obvious value to the United States given that approximately 1 in 3 Americans will develop cancer throughout their lifetime. His studies ensure more effective treatment for those afflicted and lay the groundwork for further research in the field. Based on his substantial achievements and the importance of his studies to both his peers and to Americans as a whole, it is clear his work must be supported by the United States.”

The aforementioned 2 statements have been extracted from 2 of the 5 recommendation letters submitted by our client acquired from well-known researchers in the field of biomedical science.

Our client, a research associate holding a Ph.D. in biophysics, approached North America Immigration Law Group as he was certain that our law firm would definitely support him to achieve his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition approval. As per our services, we advised our client to submit more evidence along with letters of support to further this case. Accordingly, after reviewing his credentials, undoubtedly, we were impressed and agreed to take his case forward to USCIS for further adjudication.

After we filed our client’s I-140 NIW petition, he retained our services to get one more petition filed under the I-140 EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. Since we had already worked on his NIW case, we affirmed articulating another petition on his behalf without any hesitance. We laid out unique structures in the respective cases and mentioned the following:

• One of the foremost aspects we noted was his research on the role of receptor localization in human development and drug delivery and how it was crucial addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues, including cancer treatment, confirming that his research is relevant to improving drug delivery methods, therefore not only reducing the burden of cancer but also accelerating the production of drugs for cancer and other diseases, thereby benefiting the global pharmaceutical industry.
• Moreover, we discussed the 126 citations accumulated from 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored) he published in some of the field’s leading publications, which are recognized for their high standards and wide international readership. There, his recurrent inclusion in such titles is a testament to his research’s saliency and high value. Ultimately, the approval of his research by the editors of these eminent journals is invaluable proof that he should be sponsored in the continuation of his research here in the United States. In addition, many other researchers have cited his study due to its value and practical research applications from at least 17 countries, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of biomedical science.
• Besides, we observed his excellence as a researcher in his repeated invitation by some of the leading publications in the field to conduct peer reviews and review manuscripts for publication. We specified that he has conducted 3 reviews, which is a distinct honor as the peer-review process is an integral factor of scientific publication that assists journal editors in maintaining the strict requirements and reputation of their periodicals. Overall, he has lent his knowledge and skills to many reviews, assisting in assuring the quality of articles published by several reputable journals.
• Finally, we showcased that his research has also garnered the attention of major federal funding bodies. His work in this regard has received support from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, indicating the immense value of his findings to issues of national importance. These are major funding bodies in the United States with a vested interest in work that addresses fundamental issues in medicine and scientific progress which further underscores the impact of our client’s research on the global scientific community within the United States.

Overall, we are super excited that our client allowed us to manage both of his I-140 petitions and be a part of this success story since he obtained his I-140 NIW and EB1A petitions approval 4 months apart. We are glad that once again our team’s efforts and diligence in both of our client’s cases paid off well. We would like to congratulate him as he advances in his chosen field, we also, sincerely thank him for associating with us not only for his I-140 petitions but for retaining our law firm for his I-485 applications as well.

“Great, thanks. awesome news!! Thanks for all your help!”

General Field: Bioinformatics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Biomedical Software Engineer

Country of Origin: India

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: India

Approval Notice Date: May 27^th, 2021

Processing Time: 1 month, 6 days (Premium Processing Requested)

“Thanks for letting me know about the NIW approval. It’s been a pleasure working with you. For someone with my profile, you guys helped me to get both NIW and EB1A approved. And I am working with you for I-485 for both me and my spouse. Meanwhile, I have already referred you to my friends and a few of them have already signed the contract with you and working. Thank you so much!”

Case Summary:

An assistant scientist contacted our law firm to help him establish his significant contributions to the U.S. by filing for an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. We are obligated to evaluate our client’s qualifications and research backgrounds to certify the veracity of their credentials. So, after successfully checking his achievements, we submitted his NIW case to the USCIS. While his NIW petition was pending approval, he went through another notion that filing more than one petition at the same time can lead him to reach green card success sooner. Thus, he retained our services to construct another petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. Since our priority was to present his exceptional professional background and unparalleled experience important to his current and future work to the USCIS, he is a uniquely valuable scientist who must be allowed to continue researching in the United States.

Thus, we added the following in his NIW and EB1A cases presentation to authenticate:

• That he held a Ph.D. in biochemistry with extensive experience in researching the isolation and purification of genomic DNA, and native and denaturing electrophoresis techniques, among other molecular biology skills, as well as software skills. We concluded that his research addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues, including understanding the molecular mechanisms that prevent cancer cells from apoptosis and the disrupting functions of proteins during cancer progression, which contribute to the development of improved cancer therapies.
• Additionally, we highlighted the 241 citations piled up from 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 book chapter he published. He is an immensely impactful member of the field, as represented in his vast history of publications in prestigious and high-impact journals. Journal publications are the main means by which research findings are disseminated among the research community, so his consistent success in this domain is a sign of his prominence in the field. Moreover, his work is highly cited in at least 39 countries, demonstrating his work plays a major role in the advancement of research in biomedical science. Besides, he had also conducted 95 peer reviews for top research publications and journals, thereby confirming peer review activity is crucial to the scientific publication process and the academic community at large, and it is an instance of great and trustworthy information and skill within the given field. Hence, his peer review record is a final emphasis of his exceptional role within the field of biochemistry.
• Also, we included five recommendation letters to bolster his case further, whereas his extraordinary influence in the field is discussed by his fellow experts, proving that he is a scientist who is central to the discipline and has conducted research that has benefits for the well-being of those with cancer around the world. Therefore, one of his recommenders stated the below-mentioned:

“Overall, [client] has contributed extensively both to the field of biomedical science and the health of the nation at large. These contributions firmly place him at the very top of the field and thus I strongly support his continued research in the United States.”

Our team’s efforts successfully paid off in conveying to the USCIS that our client’s expansive experience in the field of biomedicine has afforded him vast knowledge and formidable skills, which are a significant asset to any research setting and thus set him apart as a valuable researcher in the biomedicine field today. We would like to congratulate him for securing both I-140 approvals and retaining us for his I-485 as well. We truly wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

Case Summary:

“[The client’s] research is exciting because it offers a newly developed approach for siRNA delivery that utilizes nanocarriers. This approach optimizes cell treatment and achieves spatiotemporal control of gene silencing, making it a powerful method for stem cell research. In developing this new approach, [the client] has launched stem cell research into new levels for effective disease treatment and has indelibly contributed to not only the field of bioengineering but also the public health and economic fortitude of the United States.”

“In his fascinating research, [the client] has surmounted this challenge by bioengineering a new fungal biodetoxification method that yields maximal biomass hydrolysates, which are superior for the production of microbial lipids and biodiesel. In developing this biodetoxification method, [The client] has streamlined the use of biodiesel and promoted its positive impacts on the environmental and economic concerns of the United States.”

These are excerpts from the letters of recommendation that our client, a postdoctoral researcher working in the field of bioengineering who hails from China, obtained on our advice. These letters were supported by valuable information shared by him in his CV regarding his academic and professional background. We made sure that he qualified the clear language of the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) criteria before entering an attorney-client relationship with him. Given the strictures of USCIS, it became necessary to not only personalize the petition but also to make sure it contained information that swayed the adjudication in his favor. For this, we showcased his track record of publications, citations as well as funding, and peer review experience.

We showed that he has conducted at least 20 reviews for remarkable journals, the impact of which we outlined in detail.

His work has resulted in 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles (7 of them first-authored). Moreover, his papers have been published in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals in his field. And due to its great applicability in the field, his research in bioengineering has been cited 256 times in other peer-reviewed journal articles according to Google Scholar. These citations come from independent and leading researchers from well-regarded institutions and organizations around the world.

His study has also received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Roche Translational & Clinical Research Center. This funding supports projects that directly benefit the public health and medical interests of the United States. Therefore, his research has clearly been recognized as nationally important.

Having enlisted his achievements, we waited for the adjudicating judge to come to their decision, which they did in a short period of 20 days only. Thanks to premium processing, the client received his EB-1A approval quickly. We are thankful to him for putting his trust in us.

“We are so grateful and blessed to work with you. We thank you so much for your all help throughout our application. We wish your continuous success.”

General Field: Biomedical Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Florida

Approval Notice Date: August 7^th, 2021

Processing Time: 11 months