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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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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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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Case Summary:

“It is well-known throughout the scientific community that soot particles pose a great threat to the environment and human health. Evidence has proven that the emission of soot particles, primarily caused by diesel engines, has directly contributed to rising temperatures, melting ice, and climate change as a whole. One of the researchers leading the way in this area of study is [the client], who has bolstered the field’s understanding of soot oxidation, its kinetics, and its relationship to nitric oxide. Due to the progress, he has achieved in his research, [the client] has placed himself at the top of the field of mechanical engineering.”

“American-made diesel engines, specifically those that are considered heavy-duty and clean, are contributing nearly $3.4 trillion to economic activity in the United States each year. By contributing to research aimed at improving the efficiency of heavy-duty clean diesel engines, [client] is supplementing studies that are central to the United States economy on both national and state levels.”

“This research is vital for improving the efficiency of gas turbine systems, which are widely utilized by the private and public sectors of the United States. With widespread applications to promote national, economic, and energy security, the production of efficient gas turbine systems must be a primary goal of the United States government. With his research regarding varying conditions that affect the efficiency of gas turbine systems, [the client]is definitely an asset to the United States and its many public and private industries.”

These are a few passages taken from testimonials of experts in the field of Mechanical Engineering, written expressly to state their support for a client who came to us in October of 2019. The client hailed from Taiwan and had been working as a mechanical engineer for several years.

As is our custom at North America Immigration Law Group, we sought to put together a convincing petition letter after having done a thorough background check. This helped us select all relevant information to build a solid case in his favor. This meant including his publication count and citation records along with any recent funding that he might have received.

We thus found that his research has resulted in 4 peer-reviewed journal articles (one first-authored). And these publications have been cited a total of 55 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of mechanical engineering. His research had also received funding from Solar Turbines and Siemens.

We are hence delighted to have been of help to him in this process and we wholeheartedly wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

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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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Case Summary:

“[The client’s] research includes novel improvements to super hard materials which are necessary for manufacturing processes such as grinding, cutting, and drilling. [The client’s] contributions thus support the overall success and advancement of the domestic manufacturing industry, thereby increasing the economic output of the United States.”

“[The client] is a researcher in mechanical engineering who has designed novel metamaterials for these thermoelectric applications. This fact makes him an exceedingly valuable asset to the energy and economic interests of the United States.”

The above excerpts from letters of recommendation were clear indications of the importance of our client’s work for the United States of America and the world at large. So, when we had performed a thorough background check on our client, an aspiring Postdoctoral Fellow working in the field of mechanical engineering who hails from Bangladesh, we suggested him to make an exhaustive list of his academic and professional records and obtain a few letters supporting his claim to the NIW (National Interest Waiver) category immigration to the U.S. This helped him immensely in personalizing the petition packet according to his needs and the requirements set by the USCIS.

We thus helped him highlight his impressive publication record, citation count, and peer review experience. We also suggested he showcase various grants and fundings he had received for his research here in the United States. We thus found that his research has in fact been supported with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, including the NSF’s endeavor to advance economic prosperity, security, and scientific leadership in the United States, and NASA’s aim to promote space exploration and technology in the US. This further corroborated the fact already made clear by various recommenders about the national merit of his research work.

We also found that he had published in 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 of them first-authored) and 1 book chapter (first-authored). Moreover, these papers have been published in the top journals in the field, reflecting his peers’ recognition of the value of this research. He has published papers in no fewer than 5 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals. His publications have been cited a total of 73 times according to Google Scholar, and due to his knowledge and expertise in metamaterials, solid-state cooling, nanochannel cooling, and thermal barrier coatings, he has been invited to conduct peer review for Nuclear Engineering and Design and the Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer. He has thus far completed at least 2 peer reviews. All of these facts put together made for a very convincing case for adjudication and led to his victory.

We are thankful to him for having chosen us to represent him in this case and for retaining us for his I-485 application. We wish him the very best in life.

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Case Summary:

Our diligent team members in North America Immigration Law Group are experts dealing with employment-based petitions, and thus we make sure of devising our client’s petitions in the most unique way possible. With a record of more than 25,000 approved cases, we agreed to take our client’s case, a postdoctoral research associate from China holding a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. He hired our law firm to file his NIW petition back in 2019 and after 2 years, he once again retained our services to file another petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) category. Undoubtedly, he has extraordinary abilities to continue further in the field of mechanical engineering. After judging his credentials, we were sure that his academic and professional background has equipped him with a robust skill set is a tremendous asset to any research laboratory or institution. Thus, we incorporated the following information in his EB1A petition packet:

• We highlighted that his work has garnered a total of 207 citations from at least 11 countries, emphasizing that numerous other researchers also use his work in their own laboratories. This feature of his career further demonstrates that he is invaluable to the progression of mechanical engineering; his work has served researchers in the United States and abroad.
• Also, we specified his noteworthy publication record i.e., 22 peer-reviewed scientific articles all of which were published in some of the top-ranked journals, authenticating the fact that only a handful of scholars have an academic and professional background that is as extensive as that of our client. Since few others possess such a skill set and level of prior contributions, he is a uniquely valuable researcher in mechanical engineering who must continue progressing in his field of endeavor here in the United States without any hurdles.
• In addition, we noted that he has served the academic community by appraising the work of his peers for highly discerning journals 32 times. He has been chosen several times by the journals’ editorial board for the peer review activity, which signifies that he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to analyze intricate research and make an informed judgment about whether or not a specific work meets modern research demands. This capability is unique to only the most qualified researchers, proving that he is certainly a researcher of this caliber.
• It was inescapable for us to study his intended research focusing on gravity wave parameterization, addressing some of our nation’s most pressing issues, such as optimizing the thrust induced by corona-driven electro-hydrodynamic propellers and controlling the microfluidics with electro-convective effects.
• Moreover, his research got supported by funding from leading federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, UK Home Office, National Institutes of Health, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, and thus these funding grants demonstrate that he has been acknowledged for his work and its relevance to national interests.
• Besides, we incorporated five recommendation letters provided by other expert researchers in the field, one of whom stated that:

“[Client] is a prolific researcher who specializes in mechanical engineering subjects such as electro-hydrodynamic (EHD) flow. It is through his contributions that the field of mechanical engineering achieves a great deal of progress because he offers novel insights that researchers in the past have not been able to provide. Specifically, I would like to discuss his insights in regards to the growing field of EHD. Not many others in the field offer such insight, making it crucial that he is granted the means to perform his research in the United States.”

We are glad that his case was approved and we got one more approved case to our success bucket. We would like to thank our team’s vigilance in this case and our client’s trust in us throughout the adjudication process. We would also like to thank the premium processing upgrade, which is a paid option offered by the USCIS which allows petitioners to enjoy speedy adjudication (the case will be processed within 15 days instead of 9-12 months). Thus, our client’s case was adjudicated just 9 days after we filed the case.

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Case Summary:

“[Client] has made significant contributions to the development of self-driving car technology, including a cutting-edge hardware platform that enables key processes such as hardware integration, calibration, and framework-to-system identification. ITCA, which is Isuzu Motor’s research and development division within North America, has developed our own self-driving systems, and I can personally confirm that [client’s] platform was invaluable in the validation and testing of our system.”

One of the several recommendations that our client was able to receive said the above about his work over the years. It not only signifies the superior level of his expertise in the field but is also indicative of the fact that the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category is for a highly specialized group of people, in which our client easily qualified. Given his work in the field of autonomous vehicular technologies and the development of novel eco-driving strategies to enhance the energy efficiency of self-driving vehicles with both conventional and hybrid powertrains, his research is not only novel but also has a significant visible impact on academia and the industry. This, bolstered by our in-depth fact check of his credentials at NAILG (North America Immigration Law Group) led us to countersign the retainer agreement and file a personalized petition on his behalf at USCIS.

During our background check, we were able to confirm his dexterity in the field by looking at his publication records, citation counts, review experience, funding history as well as his continuing ability and desire to pursue his research in the area of specialization within the United States of America. We found that he had actively engaged his peers in the field of mechanical engineering by authoring and co-authoring 31 peer-reviewed scientific articles (12 first-authored and 1 co-first-authored), 1 peer-reviewed technical paper, and 1 book chapter that have been published in international journals and conference proceedings.

His overall work related to the improvement of autonomous vehicle technologies has been cited over 650 times by peers using his prior findings to make additional discoveries related to the development of energy-efficient and precisely controlled autonomous vehicles. In fact, he is one of the top 1% most highly cited authors publishing on topics in Mechanical Engineering over the past 10 years according to Microsoft Academic. 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 the development of robust and effective autonomous vehicle technologies and designs.

We went on to see how he has conducted at least 56 reviews for journals and conference proceedings for numerous prestigious national and international journals in his field. Given that only experts and renowned scientists are called on to review the works of their peers, his extensive review count testifies to his value in the field of mechanical engineering.

We also confirmed that he had received several grants from private and government institutions within the US. These grants are reserved for research directly addressing critical problems in mechanical engineering and the larger society. Specifically, these funding institutions seek to modernize transportation, improve driver and pedestrian safety, and eliminate harmful carbon emissions by employing self-driving technologies within the development of next-generation vehicles. All the funding, therefore, demonstrates the significance and importance of his research.

We are pleased that with our long history of successfully working on 25,000+ cases, we were able to help our client in his I-140 NIW and EB-1A applications. We wish him success in the US, of which we are certain he is more than capable.

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Case Summary:

Our client with an M.S. and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering contacted North America Immigration Law Group to help him file an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, and he successfully received the approval back in 2020 with our excellent service. After a month, he decided to retain our services to build another petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. Filing more than one petition is normal as it expedites the green card process. Since we have extensive experience in handling employment-based visas, it was not intricate for us to arrange another petition for our client. Thus, our objective was to emphasize his remarkable qualification and professional experience, a steadfast record of past achievements, unparalleled knowledge relevant to his current and future work to the USCIS and listed the following in his petition packet:

We elaborated his intended research work focusing on energy efficiency, cooling and refrigeration systems, and heat transfer components for HVAC systems, and this research certainly addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding and deploying renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies. His strong background in mechanical engineering has allowed his research to be particularly original, with applications such as the development of novel cooling and refrigeration systems. In addition, his research ideas secured research funding from different agencies and industrial partners. The scholastic and corporate levels of attention to his work unveil its universal appeal and its high level of practicality.

Besides, we have noted his publications, the 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 of them first-authored), 4 peer-reviewed conference publications (3 of them first-authored), and 1 first-authored book chapter, published in a wide variety of journals and conferences, including the prominent journals in the field. His work has been cited 107 times by other autonomous and foremost researchers, relying upon our client’s findings to further their investigations. Not only this, but we also documented that he has already conducted 20 peer reviews for well-established journals, completing multiple manuscripts. These successes denote he is a researcher of exceptional quality and determine that his peers deem him capable of judging the works of others.

“The implications of [client’s] work is also wide-reaching. His research places a high emphasis on deployable, energy-efficient technologies such as microgrids, which are competitively economical, dependable, and are successfully used in conjunction with alternative energy sources… In the face of such statistics, the urgency for scientists and researchers to develop new strategies and methods to reduce the production of greenhouse gas has never been higher. His work in building more environmentally friendly systems is of the greatest importance to humanity as a whole, as any and all developments related to climate change signifies progress.”

The aforementioned lines have been driven out from one of the five recommendation letters provided by our client. He obtained these letters from other experts in the field, who proved how our client’s research has major implications for both academia and industry and enormous benefits for the utility, urban planning, and energy consultation industries.

We are happy to help our client in obtaining his EB1A petition approval. Our exceptional legal strategy used in both cases positively led our client a significant step closer to his green card success. We would truly thank him for choosing us to represent his I-140 application as well as for his I-485 application.

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