Case Summary:

Our firm has established itself as a reliable name in the field with years of diligent service and thousands of case approvals to boast. So when any client approaches us we already have a strategy in place on how to go about his case preparation. Our experts quickly check on the client’s background information which is then followed by a signing of the attorney-client documents.

One such case came to us in October of 2020. The client was from China and had a Ph.D. in ceramic materials. He was working as a postdoctoral associate in materials science and wanted us to file his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition on his behalf. As an expert in the field of materials science, his proposed endeavor is to continue his research on developing new materials to improve the performance, safety, and lifespan of batteries, using new synthesis methods and structure designs to optimize their properties. In addition, his proposed endeavor has broad implications for the United States. His improved battery materials, as discussed, contribute to reducing the negative effects of climate change. His advanced battery materials contribute to a rapidly growing industry in the United States. According to a report from McKinsey, the U.S. electric vehicle market doubled in sales in 2018, with 360,000 vehicles sold. This shows that he is providing technology that supports continued growth in a thriving sector of the economy.

This was the reason that he could get letters of recommendation from 4 other experts in the field, all of whom valued his work in the area.

“As such, [client’s] research developing better battery compounds helps to expand the capacity of these and other electric cars. His findings are also relevant to energy supplies, as innovative battery solutions convert electricity from natural resources. This is all to say that [client] has proven his position of leadership within the field of material science beyond a shadow of a doubt, and he will continue to influence the field directly through research and indirectly through citation in his current position.”

“[Client] works on the batteries featured in these cars growing in popularity to ensure that their driving ranges and life cycles increase and that they are safe for sustained use. His research is therefore relevant to both a rapidly expanding American industry and to his peers in materials science. As such, it is imperative that he remain in the US to continue his contributions to the discipline of materials science.”

At the same time, his research has resulted in 48 peer-reviewed journal articles (15 of them first-authored), two filed patents (both first-authored), and two issued patents. Moreover, these papers have been published in the top journals in his field, reflecting his peers’ recognition of the value of this research. Not only has he successfully completed and published the results of his research in the field, but his research has also gone on to influence his peers. That is, his publications have been cited a massive total of 1,251 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of materials science. Due to his knowledge and expertise in the field, he has also been regularly invited to conduct peer reviews for elite journals in the field, including national and international journals of acclaim. His peer review experience stands at a total of 80 peer reviews to date. Furthermore, we were also able to find evidence of his major funding sources, namely the National Science Foundation, Samsung Co., and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

We are thus not at all surprised to hear of the success of his case. We wish him the very best in life.

Case Summary:

In March of 2021 a postdoctoral research associate in materials science met us asking help on his NIW (National Interest Waiver) 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 thorough background study and then began the attorney client formalities. From here on 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 convincing case in his favor.

The personalized petition contained his citation records and publication count while also recounting the funding information regarding grants that he had received in the past years.

We found that his proposed endeavor is to continue utilizing molecular simulation and machine learning techniques to devise high-performance computational solutions for real-world challenges related to materials and fluid characterization in order to facilitate progress in a variety of industries, including the petroleum, biomedical, and aerospace sectors. This we used to explain the kind of research he was involved in.

At the same time we mentioned that his research has resulted in 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 of them first-authored). Moreover, these papers have been published in the top journals in his field, reflecting his peers’ recognition of the value of this research. He has published papers in no fewer than 2 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals. His publications have also been cited a total of 53 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of materials science.

We also recounted that due to its clear national importance, his research has in fact been supported with funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR). This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, thus making our task of explaining the relevance of his work to the adjudicating authorities that much easier.

He also received letters of support which confirmed the value of his work, one of which is quoted below:

“Researchers around the world are even utilizing molecular dynamics simulations to accelerate the search for a COVID-19 cure. Consequently, by focusing on improving the foundational components of molecular simulations, [client] is simultaneously advancing his scientific field while also supporting additional progress in a multitude of industries.”

Hence, we are proud of having been a part of his NIW journey and we thank him for trusting us again with his I-485 application.

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“[The client] has focused on improving sustainability practices with civil and construction materials. This focus is highly valuable given its implications for the environment…[The client’s] work has given his fellow researchers a foundation on which to continue to explore the use of fly ash in other materials for construction and civil engineering purposes…[Client] has proven himself to be a true pioneer on this topic, and thus an invaluable member of his field.”

“[The client]has extended far beyond the walls of the laboratory and indeed has implications for the nation as a whole…Thus, [the client’s] research has significant benefit toward efforts to decrease the United States’ total carbon dioxide emissions and pollution. It is clear from his area of study coupled with the quality of his research that [the client]has significant value to the United States and his continued work must be supported.”

These are two passages from letters of support furnished by our client that he was able to obtain from experts in his field of endeavor. Our client hails from Iraq and holds a Ph.D. Civil Engineering. Employed as an assistant professor in materials engineering, he has built a formidable reputation over years. So, when he approached us to help him with his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, we moved quickly to countersign the retainer agreement after the initial formality of background check was completed.

The second step in the process was to employ experts to put together a convincing case in his favor. So we got digging and uncovered that as an expert in the field of materials engineering, his proposed endeavor is to continue his research on improving the properties of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete and Portland cement concrete by incorporating MWCNTs to promote wider use of sustainable concrete. And we found that his work is integral to efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, to which cement production is a sizable contributor. His work discussed in this petition letter provides an insight into the tools needed to reduce the CO2 emissions associated with cement production, and this is an indispensable part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially in nations like the United States, where use of cement is widespread.

On the other hand, he has completed at least 25 peer reviews to date. 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 he is seen as very knowledgeable in the field. His research has resulted in 17 peer-reviewed journal articles (10 of them first-authored), 6 peer-reviewed conference articles (4 of them first-authored), 1 patent application, and 2 conference abstracts. Not only has he successfully completed and published the results of his research in the field, but his research has also gone on to influence his peers. That is, these publications have been cited a total of 309 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of materials engineering.

At the same time, the United States Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, and Office of Biological and Environmental Research funded this work. This funding testifies to the national significance of his work and its importance to American energy policy.

All of this information was enough to convince the adjudicating authorities of the value that he added to the United States soil, leading his case to certain victory. We are glad to have had the opportunity to represent him in this case.

Case Summary:

Our client, a postdoctoral scholar researching the development of high-efficiency, low-cost, and ultra-lightweight photovoltaic solar cells, seemed relevant to the development of next-generation solar energy technologies. When he contacted our law firm, we observed that his academic and professional accomplishments met the factors required to obtain a green card in the NIW category.

Firstly, we discussed how our client’s research is essential for continuing the growth of solar energy installation around the world, which reduces reliance on finite, polluting fossil fuel resources. Also, we made sure that our client’s research work is nationally important by demonstrating a track record of his achievements in the field, which is directly aligned with the established national efforts and interests. As such, he represents a considerable asset to the United States.

Secondly, we noted that the second factor is to consider whether the petitioner is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor as per the “Matter of Dhanasar”. This multifactorial assessment includes an evaluation of the petitioner’s education, skills, knowledge, and record of success in related efforts; a model or plan for future activities; any progress made toward achieving the proposed endeavor. Evidently from our client’s M.Sc. degree in physics to his remarkable publication record i.e., the 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored), 10 peer-reviewed conference papers (4 of them first-authored), and 1 published patent application in 5 highly ranked journals, gathering 169 citations altogether from several other experts in the field of materials science confirmed that our client is very knowledgeable in the field and eligible to satisfy this prong.

In addition to his noteworthy knowledge and expertise in solar energy, optoelectronics, and 2D materials, he has also been invited to conduct peer review for an elite journal in the field, completing at least one peer review to date, thereby demonstrating his strong record of success for a researcher in materials science and his ability to continue pursuing his proposed research.

The evidence North America Immigration Law Group submitted on the client’s behalf also consisted of his CV, copies of diploma and transcripts, his signed statement confirming his proposed initiative, the employment letter confirming his current position and indicating his advisor’s intent to hire him following the completion of his Ph.D., and four letters of recommendation signed by his fellow researchers in the field. One of the letters had the following excerpt in it:

“Immersed in research at the interface of materials science, applied physics, and electrical engineering, [client] has made critical contributions towards more efficient solar cells that are both inexpensive and ultra-lightweight. Not only does his work enable the United States to meet growing energy needs, but it is directly contributing to greater energy affordability by helping to bring solar power into a similar price range as traditional energy sources.”

After considering the aforementioned details, USCIS was convinced that our client’s ability to conduct such innovative work is proof that he is a researcher of exceptional capability who is guaranteed to continue providing breakthroughs in materials science research, and USCIS approved his NIW petitions. We thank our client for his cordial support throughout the adjudication process and for letting us be a part of this fantastical expedition with him.

Case Summary:

The EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) arguably has the most rigorous selection process, due to which it can be a difficult territory to charter for any applicant. Given the strictures of USCIS, we try to maintain a very intensive background routine for any client who wishes to file for an EB-1A with us. We try to establish that their work is of national importance to the U.S. and that they will continue to work in their proposed field of endeavor. In July of 2021, we received a client’s request to help him file an EB-1A petition. So, we undertook to compile his petition packet by first looking at his previous experience in academics and in the professional arena. We found that he held a Ph.D. in petroleum engineering and was currently working as a Scientist in the broad field of materials science. We were also able to gather information regarding his publication, citations, and peer review experiences in the past years. We then included this information in his application.

We said that he has spent years investigating issues related to developing novel methods for unconventional shale characterization and is regarded as an authority in the field. The field has recognized his authority by inviting him to review and evaluate the work of his peers no fewer than 36 times. Among the journals that have sought out his expertise and insight are Biomaterials, which has an impact factor of 10.317 and is ranked #1 in Biomedical Technology by Google Scholar, and 1 highly acclaimed journal which is ranked #1 in Oil, Petroleum & Natural Gas by Google Scholar.

He has actively engaged his peers in the field of materials science by authoring and co-authoring 20 peer-reviewed articles that have been published or accepted in international journals. Due to its great applicability in the field, his research in the field has been cited 693 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 materials science over the past 10 years according to Microsoft Academic.

He was also able to obtain letters of recommendation from experts in the field which we attached to his petition. One of them had the following to say about his work:

“[The client] is an exemplary member of the materials science discipline whose review work, published research, and international reach have firmly established him as a prominent figure in the field. No other researcher is able to claim his unique achievements and it is apparent that [the client’s] further studies are actively progressing internationally vital areas of research.”

We are grateful to him for his long-standing trust in us and for allowing us to represent him in his EB-1A, NIW, as well as his I-129 O1A, and O3 applications.

Case Summary:

When we found that the proposed endeavor of our client, a Manufacturing Engineer from Bangladesh, is to continue his research on identifying new surface modification techniques for improving the properties of manufactured materials in order to facilitate the design of high-performance, low-cost materials for use in biomedical devices, industrial parts, consumer products, and other applications, we decided that his case had merit. Even so, we ran a full background check to ascertain our path forward. NAILG (North America Immigration Law Group) suggested the client to make a detailed inventory of his academic and professional achievements. This was then utilized by our team of experts to form a case that would be set for victory. Personalizing his petition packet we went on to include the following information in it.

• We saw that his research had been published in 7 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 of them first-authored) and 3 peer-reviewed conference papers (2 of them first-authored).
• Moreover, these papers had been published in the top journals in the field. He had thus authored 1 paper that ranks among the top 1%, 1 paper that ranks among the top 10%, and 1 paper that ranks among the top 20% of most-cited articles across the entire field of Engineering for their respective years of publication.
• Not only had he successfully completed and published the results of his research in the field, but his research has also gone on to influence his peers. That is, his publications had been cited a total of 175 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of materials engineering.
• His research had in fact also been supported with funding from NASA. This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, including research related to aerospace that enables their mission of expanding scientific knowledge of earth and outer space in order to benefit the economic, technological, and humanitarian interests of the U.S.

Furthermore, the letter of recommendation he was able to obtain from peers and experts in the field also testified to the importance of his work here in the U.S.A. We were thus glad to know that he received an NIW approval due to our deliberations. We are certain that he will continue to enrich the field of Material Engineering with his research and publications. We thus wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors. We are also thankful to him for retaining us to represent him on his I-485 case.

Case Summary:

The EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) immigration category demands a highly specific kind of applicants because USCIS wants the petitioner to prove their extraordinary ability and the ongoing value of their work to the United States. So, a recognized Researcher and Assistant Professor seemed like a perfect fit. When our client approached us to file his petition on his behalf, we made certain that we did not miss any details from his illustrious academic and professional career thus far. We assured his success by including certain things in his application, such as his publication count, his citation records, and his experience as a reviewer among other things.

• He is a highly qualified advanced degree scientist with extensive experience in photovoltaics and photoactive devices. This strong academic background has laid the foundation for his current position as an assistant research professor in a highly ranked public college .
• His work has been extensively recognized by independent scholars, and all of his recommenders are internationally renowned experts in the field, belonging to elite institutions from around the globe.
• He has actively engaged his peers in the field of materials engineering by authoring and co-authoring 69 peer-reviewed scientific articles that have been published in international journals of repute.
• His overall work related to the improvement of photovoltaics and photoactive materials has been cited a massive 3,678 times by peers using his prior findings to make additional discoveries related to the efficiency of organic photovoltaics, high fill factor solar cells, and switchable two-terminal transparent optoelectronic devices. He is one of the top 1% most highly cited authors publishing on topics in Materials Science.
• The field has recognized his authority by inviting him to review and evaluate the work of his peers no fewer than 30 times.
• Finally, he was able to receive financial funding for his research from his university of employment indicating that his work was valuable for such a prestigious institution and thus for the whole of the United States.

We are thus glad to have represented him in his EB-1A petition at USCIS and we are certain that his work will help progress the field of materials engineering.

Case Summary:

When our client approached for his NIW case preparation, our associated team advised him to provide us with paperwork related to his qualification and professional successes to verify the veracity of his credentials before committing to take his case. Since we have unprecedented insights in devising the employment-based petitions according to the current USCIS adjudicating trend, we thoroughly evaluated his achievements and after being certain of his capability to apply for the I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, we agreed to countersign the retainer agreement and added all the necessary information in his petition packet.

Firstly, we established his research on applying nanomanipulation techniques used to investigate nanomaterials to control the movement and trapping of individual nanoparticles and improve flexible substrates for sensing purposes. We deduced that his intended endeavor seems to be of great importance to enhance temperature sensors and improve electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding methods.

Our most leading objective was to prove to the USCIS of the all-inclusive implications of his investigations in the U.S. According to an annual Health and Healthcare survey, the U.S. maintains the second-largest wearable devices market in the world. Considering the applications of his research in this area, his nanomaterials work assists in managing and improving the health of Americans across the country. Moreover, his research also helps to boost the U.S. economy, which highlights that his research sustains significant economic implications for the United States.

Also, armed with an MEng in materials science and engineering, our client, a teaching assistant, contracted with North America Immigration Law Group as he was sure of how we will outline the required pointers in his petition and lead him to a sure cut NIW success. Therefore, along with his research brief, we added the noteworthy record of 134 citations gathered from his 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored). Moreover, these papers have been published in no fewer than 7 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals in the field of materials science, reflecting his peers’ recognition of the value of his work. In addition to another measure of his success in pursuing his intended research, his proposed project received funding grants from Korea Electric Power Corporation, which works to foster scientific innovation and technological advancement, and from the National Research Foundation of Korea. This national organization continues to promote global cooperation, address challenging research topics, and award talented researchers with financial support. Therefore, the commercialization and funding support his research has attained, it is clear that he has already made substantial progress toward his investigation of the fundamental properties of nanomaterials used to enhance sensing technologies.

Furthermore, we added 4 recommendation letters he obtained from other significant researchers in the field, determining how his nanomaterials-based sensors are cheaper to manufacture, which saves the United States money and with the many applications of nanomaterials to countless industries in the country and the need for temperature sensors, it is evident that his continued research is needed in the United States.

Providentially, USCIS took a good amount of time in adjudicating his case but granted him the NIW petition approval without any obstructions. We truly thank him for choosing the North America Immigration Law Group to handle his I-140 NIW petition, and we are happy that we could provide him with all the help he needed to move one step closer to obtaining his green card. Thus, we wish him the best in his future endeavors.

Case Summary:

Holder of a Ph.D. degree in materials science and engineering, a postdoctoral researcher contacted North America Immigration Law Group to help him in filing an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition on his behalf. Before accepting his case, we ran through his qualification and professional background and intended to construct a convincing case. Our team confirmed the authenticity of our client’s credentials. With a record of 17,000 approved I-140 cases, we were prepared to persuade the adjudicating authorities of USCIS of our client’s work as a benefit to the American materials science researchers, the defense industry, the automobile industry, the aerospace industry, and the healthcare industry in the United States. Thus, we incorporated the following details in his petition packet:

• Firstly, we detailed his proposed research, which focuses on developing multi-functional high-performance 3D fiber-reinforced composite structures for the fabrication of advanced smart materials and the optimization of manufacturing processes by extending his research into the molecular scale and macro-scale analysis to create smart composite parts, and it has great importance because it offers innovative solutions to pressing concerns in a variety of fields, such as in the biomedical field. We also noted that his research has been supported by several government and industrial funds. These funding grants from leading agencies confirm the significance and national importance of his research.
• Moreover, we outlined the 2 peer-reviewed conference papers (both of them first-authored) and 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 of them first-authored) in highly ranked peer-reviewed journals in the field of materials science, which altogether accumulated 91 citations, indicating his use of innovative methodologies, the nature of his breakthroughs, and the ways that his unique findings have been applied throughout the field swaying several top-notch researchers.
• Besides an unbelievable publication and citation record of our client, we recognized his expertise and experience in the field as an additional role in the publication environment since he has been invited to perform peer review for several journals, which is a critical process to maintain the quality of content in these journals, so his active participation in this area is a considerable service to his field. He has already conducted 2 peer reviews, which is certainly another evidence of his unmatched expertise in materials science research.
• Fortunately, we established that his research has led to significant developments and improvements to a variety of advanced materials, it is evident that his research is of considerable national value. Even one of his four recommenders stated that:

“his work aligns with the economic interests of the United States. [Client’s] work has applications in various industries that are paramount to the success of the U.S. economy, particularly the composite manufacturing industry…The U.S. composites manufacturing industry also impacts the growth of the U.S. automotive and aerospace industries, further demonstrating the national economic impact of these advanced materials. By investigating and developing these materials, his work is of direct value to the U.S. economy.”

Therefore, the USCIS thoroughly adjudicated our built case, and he successfully received his NIW approval despite a long wait. We are delighted and sincerely thank him for trusting our law firm with his I-140 NIW case preparation. Also, we wish him well as he pursues his desired project in the United States.