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.

---

Case Summary:

In April of 2021, a postdoctoral fellow in the field of entomology met us asking for help on his EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case. So, once we had assured him that we would do everything in our power to make this journey a smooth one for him, we moved to make a well-grounded background study and then began with the attorney-client formalities.

• Our team of experts took over the case preparation and used all the information that we had on his academic and professional background. This meant using this data in his petition to build a strong case in his favor.

The personalized petition included his citation records, peer reviews, and publication count. The details of the same are mentioned below:

• He has conducted at least 30 reviews for at least 4 prestigious journals.
• His work has resulted in 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in the top-ranked journals of his field of endeavor.
• His research has been cited 370 times in at least 34 countries according to Google Scholar.
• He also served as a guest associate editor for the special research section in 1 journal.

Furthermore, he received his Ph.D. in biological science (chemical ecology) and his pest control and management research addresses some of our nation’s and the world’s most pressing issues, including mitigating pest-related agricultural losses and limiting pest-related disease transmission. His strong background in pest control and management has allowed his research to be particularly original, resulting in his success in fundamentally transforming pest control approaches.

• Our client is particularly well-known for his contributions to evaluating the behavioral, chemical, and neurophysiology of the agricultural, urban and medically important pests to develop improved pest management strategies.

His work has thus been majorly significant, and his achievements are of the utmost importance due to their direct applicability in global efforts to address controlling urban, agricultural, and medically significant pest species.

Furthermore, leading researchers from top universities and research groups from the United States and abroad have submitted letters confirming him as an outstanding professor in his specialized field.

• Two out of five of his recommenders have the following to say about the client:

“As one of the leading members of his field, [client] has contributed greatly to our knowledge of insect behaviors and how to use this information to combat harmful pests. His research, which has been featured in some of the most influential journals for entomology, constitutes a major contribution to the scientific community. It is with this in mind that I lend [client] my recommendation.”

“[Client] is one of the most influential and well-known researchers in the entomology field, and his research has considerable applications in controlling and eliminating the harmful effects of pests around the world. His knowledge of the underlying chemical processes in insect behavior sets him apart from others and allows him to consistently produce novel findings. Therefore, he ought to be given the opportunity to continue his research in the United States.”

We are certain that he is more than capable of furthering his knowledge base in the chosen field and continuing his work in the United States of America. Thanks to premium processing, he received his EB1-A approval in a shorter duration of time.

• The best news is that he retained us for his I-485 application as well and the case has been approved afterwards.

We thus wish him the very best in his life and success in all the endeavors that he takes up soon.

---

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.

---

Case Summary:

“[Client’s]novel sequencing approach to RNA analysis truly enables him to stand out as a pioneer among his peers in the field of RNA biology… Because of his wide influence in the field of RNA biology, the United States can ill afford to lose his expertise and skill.”

“Cancer claims more lives worldwide than any other illness and is the second leading cause of death in the US. With this undue toll on American lives and the healthcare sector, working to understand key phenomena in cancer pathogenesis, as [the client] has done, is inherently valuable to effectively treating cancer and alleviating the burden that the disease causes… It is not difficult to recognize [the client’s] substantial impact on the ongoing efforts to treat cancer. Ensuring that he can remain in the United States is imperative, as the [client’s] work is of paramount importance to the advancement of cancer research in the United States.”

These are excerpts taken from two independent recommenders for our client from China, who came to us in August of 2021 asking for help with his EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. Since we at NAILG have had the opportunity to understand the inner workings of USCIS, we know how plain the language is when it comes to the Extraordinary Ability criteria. So we proceeded with caution and did a thorough background check, during which our team was able to uncover that our client is one of the few leading experts in RNA biology that specializes in studying the molecular regulation of RNA processing in areas like model bacteria and human diseases, and he has achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in these areas of study. This proved beyond any doubt for us that his claim to the criteria was not in vain. So we asked him to furnish us with details of his academic and professional career. This would then be processed by our team of experts into a petition letter for the USCIS. After thorough revisions, we selected a draft that the client was on board with and sent it for adjudication.

This letter said the following few things:

• His extraordinary accomplishments are strongly based on his extensive knowledge and experience in the field. With an M.S. and Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology, he is a highly qualified advanced degree scientist with extensive experience in molecular biology, cancer biology, and drug resistance.
• His work has resulted in 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Moreover, his papers have been published in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals in his field. These venues are extremely selective with a rigorous peer-review process, making publication in them a rare accomplishment achieved by only the very best researchers in the field.
• Due to its great applicability in the field, his research in RNA biology has been cited 584 times in other peer-reviewed journal articles according to Google Scholar. This places him in the top 1% of most highly cited authors publishing on topics in molecular biology over the past 10 years according to Microsoft Academic.
• Not only has he successfully completed and published the results of his research in the field, but his discoveries have also gone on to influence his peers. That is, his publications have been cited by researchers in at least 40 countries, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of RNA biology.
• The researchers who have relied on his work to make these important advances hail from many notable international institutions.
• He has conducted at least 60 peer reviews for journals that include international journals of repute in the field.

All of this put together made for a very impressive application leading the case to certain success. We are happy that he chose the premium processing due to which we could expedite his application and get approval for his case in just 13 days.

---

Case Summary:

Our client for an EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition from India with a Ph.D. in life sciences, is one of the few leading chemo-resistant multiple myeloma experts in cancer biology, and she has achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in this area of study. She is especially well-known for her research that uncovered the mechanistic basis of recognition in the MYC G-quadruplex in cancer cells through chemical and structural studies. She has spent years investigating issues related to chemo-resistant multiple myeloma and is regarded as an authority in the field. The field has recognized her authority by inviting her to review and evaluate the work of her peers no fewer than 100 times. In addition to her work as a peer reviewer, she serves as an associate editor on the editorial board of several international journals of repute in her field.

Her work has resulted in 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 book chapter. Moreover, her papers have been published in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals in her field. Not only has she successfully completed and published the results of her research in the field, but her discoveries have also gone on to influence her peers. That is, these publications have been cited by researchers in at least 35 countries according to Google Scholar. Due to its great applicability in the field, her research in cancer biology has been cited 262 times in other peer-reviewed journal articles according to Google Scholar.

Furthermore, her research has been supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health. The National Institutes of Health funds projects that promote innovative scientific solutions to public health problems. This support of her research therefore serves as evidence that her research holds practical relevance to public health in the United States and beyond. This is why her recommenders had the following to say of her work:

“Her groundbreaking research in this area has provided key insights into the development of novel therapies and probes of gene expression. These findings are crucial for discovering new therapeutics for challenging disease areas, including cancer disease, which is responsible for over 9.5 million deaths worldwide each year. As these figures indicate, it is vital that [she] continue to provide the research community with innovative and effective strategies for combating this life-threatening disease.”

“Her research is especially vital for public health in the U.S., given that the American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 21,750 of U.S. women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer in the year 2020, and about 13,940 women will die from the disease. As [her] work has led to major advances in cancer therapeutics, her research is clearly a boon for public health and the U.S. economy.”

These academic and professional records aided by the letters of recommendation were put together by our team of experts in the form of her petition letter. We are proud of the work our dedicated team did and our client tells us the same.

---

Case Summary:

Having laid out strict guidelines by USCIS for the qualifying criteria under the EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), the petitioner needs to prove beyond reasonable doubt that their case has eminence by showcasing their work is worthful to the United States of America. This process can be both burden-some and sluggish for anyone who is not so familiar with the system. This is where North America Immigration Law Group comes in. We assist clients from all over the world to understand and remain at the fore of the curve, leading them to certain success.

Last year in September 2021, a client from India came to us asking for help with her EB1-A case. She was a research fellow working in the field of molecular biology. Having earned a Ph.D. in molecular cell biology, she wanted us to build a winning case for her. So, she provided us with her updated CV and other relevant documents and our team then took over and extracted information about her academic and professional background. We included the following things into her petition packet:

• We were able to find that she is especially well-known for her investigation of mGPDH as a metformin target in thyroid cancer and her work involves identifying and developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to improve thyroid cancer treatment through preclinical studies that can be translated from bench to bedside. Her work has thus been majorly significant, and her achievements are of the utmost importance due to their direct applicability in global efforts to address thyroid diseases.
• The field further has recognized her expertise by inviting her to review and evaluate the work of her peers at least 52 times and in addition to this, she even sits as an associate editor on the editorial board of three other journals. Moreover, her work has resulted in 23 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 book chapters, published in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals and conference proceedings in her field. Also, due to its great applicability in the field, her research in molecular biology has been cited 228 times in other peer-reviewed journal articles according to Google Scholar. These publications have been cited by researchers in at least 30 countries, thereby illustrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in her field of expertise.
• Moreover, her study has been supported by funding from the Indian Council of Medical Education and Research, National Institutes of Health and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Our client’s research therefore serves as an evidence that her studies align with major international interests and clearly serves to advance the global research sector. Her work thus, would help in protecting and improving human health in the United States.
• To further support her claim, we included excerpts from letters of support in her application, two out of five are quoted below:

“It is a pleasure to provide my strongest recommendation for [client’s] application for permanent residency status in the United States. [Client] brings a unique set of skills and experiences in nutritional biochemistry intrinsic to the understanding of folate vitamin deficiency disorders and the development and treatment of cancer that is critical to research and education in this country.”

“Her contributions in this area are unique, I can think of no other researcher in this country that is working on this very important area of human health. Beyond this, [client’s] research has complemented and supported research in many laboratories in the United States and world-wide as indicated by the numerous citations of her work in the scientific literature.”

All of these factors together with her impressive background, strong record of past achievements, recognition of expertise by journals seeking her services to review manuscripts, and unique knowledge relevant to her current and future work indicate not only that she qualifies as an alien of extraordinary ability but also that her entry will substantially benefit prospectively the United States. These facts aided by the excellent case preparation strategy employed by our experts, helped her obtain her EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) application approval in 13 days only. She even got her I-485 approval with the help of our law firm. We are grateful to her for her continued trust in us. We wish her the very best in her life.

---

Case Summary:

“[The client’s] work has wide-reaching uses in the field that justify the necessity of her research. Biocommodities, for instance, are especially useful in the context of United States healthcare issues. [Client’s] research has direct implications for researchers and manufacturers of biocommodities in understanding the metabolic and protein-folding pathways of the production host and modification. By improving our understanding of network motifs, [client] has improved our ability to engineer recombinant host for higher yield of biocommodities.”

“[Client’s] research forms a critical part of changing the world’s reliance on fossil fuels, which has been linked to increased greenhouse gases and concerning effects on the global climate. Her work with carbon uptake and carbon sources in E. coli develops novel biofuels for use in sustainable fuel technology. ”

These are two examples from letters of recommendation that our client, a research scientist from India, was able to get for her contributions to the field of synthetic biology. Given that she has an extensively documented record of success in her field of endeavor, her work has resulted in 17 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 book chapters. In fact, her work has been published in some of the most authoritative and influential journals in the field.

She has also submitted evidence of 502 citations, along with 4 letters from experts in the field attesting to the importance and significance of her contributions. Not only has she successfully completed and published the results of her research in the field, but her discoveries have also gone on to influence her peers. That is, her publications have been cited by researchers in at least 47 countries according to Google Scholar. She has also conducted at least 5 reviews for journals that include. These statements and related objective evidence prove her active and actual participation as a judge of the work of other experts in the field. Based on this evidence, she clearly meets this criterion set by the USCIS.

To confirm the elite level of accomplishment demonstrated by her, this work has been extensively recognized by independent scholars, and all of her recommenders are internationally renowned experts in the field, belonging to elite institutions.

She has spent years investigating issues related to constructing synthetic E. coli, eliminating carbon catabolite repression, and clarifying inherent asymmetry in single input modules and is regarded as an authority in the field.

She was also able to secure some major funding sources such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Research Foundation of Korea, the Rural Development Administration, etc.

We are thus thankful to her for her continued trust in us and for retaining us for her NIW petition too.

---

Case Summary:

The clear national importance of one of our client’s research has led him to find funding from 2 leading national institutes, namely the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health. While these grants are reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, they go beyond that and have an impact globally. This is what we showcased as the forerunner while building a strong EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case based on his history as a Ph.D. scholar in Pharmacology wanting to pursue a career in molecular biology. This is also what some of the experts in the field had to say of his work:

“[Client’s] research in the field of molecular biology contributes to the development of targeted treatment strategies for sepsis, among other conditions, and thus directly contributes to the improved treatment and survivability of one of the world’s most pressing medical emergencies.”

“In his research in the field of molecular biology, [client] investigates the implementation of nanotechnology in the development of novel drug and gene delivery methods and characterizes the role of different molecular mechanisms in inflammation and tumorigenesis. His novel methods directly contribute to the development of advanced cancer treatment strategies, which have implications for the improved survivability of various cancers in the United States.”

At the same time, in his research in the field of molecular biology, he conducts critical studies into the role of a variety of molecular mechanisms in inflammation and sepsis. His research directly enables the development of advanced therapeutic treatments and drug delivery methods, and his continued research is, therefore, crucial to improved public health outcomes around the world.

Detailing his other academic records, we pointed out how he has completed at least 30 reviews to date. His research has also resulted in 16 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored), 3 peer-reviewed conference papers, and 1 book chapter, and these publications have been cited a total of 678 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of molecular biology. Given that only the most highly esteemed researchers in the field are invited to evaluate the work of their peers, it is clear that he is seen as very knowledgeable in the field.

All of this put together helped make a very convincing case in front of the adjudicating authorities pushing them to take a favorable decision for our client, who then decided to retain us for filing his NIW and I-485 petitions as well. We are thankful to him for his continued trust in NAILG.

---

Case Summary:

When we received the NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval of one of our clients, who is a postdoctoral research associate, working in the field of molecular and cellular biology, we were very pleased but not surprised. In our experience, whenever a client qualifies the required academic and professional criteria set by USCIS, we do not need to worry much about the case preparation. We at NAILG usually have a clear-cut method of building an application, hence leading our client to victory. So hailing from India, and armed with a Ph.D. in biology, our client already had all initial requirements for an approval. Our team’s job was then to spearhead the efforts in building a petition using all relevant data available from her CV etc.

We used the following data for this purpose:

• That as an expert in the field of molecular and cellular biology, her proposed endeavor is to continue her investigation into molecular and cellular underpinnings of neuronal function in order to understand the organization and dynamics of neuronal structures and develop therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases.
• That she has completed at least 2 peer reviews to date, and since only the most highly esteemed researchers in the field are invited to evaluate the work of their peers, especially in authoritative journals, it is clear that she is seen as very knowledgeable in the field and an expert in topics related to her proposed endeavor.
• That her research has resulted in 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 of them first-authored). Moreover, these papers have been published in the top journals of this field.
• That her research has also gone on to influence her peers, that is, her publications have been cited a total of 78 times according to Google Scholar.

We also helped her obtain 4 letters of support from other experts in the field, one of which had the following to say about her work:

“While [client’s] work has wide applicability to the plethora of conditions under the umbrella of neurological disorders, her focus thus far has been centered on neurodegenerative diseases and neurological trauma. [Client’s] research is distinctly pertinent to the United States, as these disorders are highly prevalent nationally and will only become more pervasive as the average age of the American population continues to rise. Therefore the United States has a great human and financial interest in [client’s] research.”

All of this helped her case approval and we are proud of having helped her throughout this journey.

---