Case Summary:

One of the sure-shot ways of confirming the merit of a client’s academic record is to take a look at their citation history. That is, to look at the number of people who have cited or used the research produced by the person. This lets us know how reliable and well recognized the person’s work is in their area of expertise. So when we found that our client from Nepal was an expert in space physics, our team moved to check out his credentials, especially his citation records. We were not disappointed to find that he had published his research in 36 peer-reviewed journal articles (12 of them first-authored) and 1 first-authored conference paper. He has thus published papers in no fewer than 5 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals. And that these publications have been cited a total of 923 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of space physics.

As an expert in the field of space physics, his proposed endeavor was to continue his research on developing model equations of turbulence transport and analyzing magnetometer and plasma data of the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter to establish how the solar corona and solar wind is heated and how solar wind is accelerated near the base of the solar corona in order to advance space science that is applicable to the protection of spacecraft, astronauts, and space missions. It also became apparent that his research advancing his proposed endeavor was of great importance because it improves the understanding of the evolution of turbulence from the surface of the Sun to the outer heliosphere.

This is the reason that he quickly produced 4 letters of recommendation from fellow experts, some of which are quoted below:

“[Client’s] foundational space physics research represents an essential part of the scientific foundation upon which the space economy depends. Thus, his research is required to accelerate the speed of progress in this increasingly urgent and economically significant sector.”

“[Client’s] research on determining the propagation and behavior of solar wind turbulence is a matter of national importance, as such information is needed for both the Parker Solar Probe and future space research endeavors. This work shows that his efforts have tremendous importance to national research interests.”

“The information uncovered by his investigation, such as the fact that solar energetic particles scatter primarily during the solar maximum, provides valuable insights for NASA to leverage in order to mitigate the harm caused by these particles during missions. Given that NASA currently has a budget of over 20 billion USD, the realization of this agency’s aims is clearly a top national priority. [Client’s] work, therefore, holds great value in supporting NASA’s long-term mission of expanding U.S. capability to successfully carry out sustainable, long-duration explorations into space.”

Hence, due to its clear national importance, his research has in fact been supported with funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Parallel to this, he has also completed at least 20 reviews to date. Given that only the most highly esteemed researchers in the field are invited to evaluate the work of their peers, it was clear that he is seen as very knowledgeable in the field and an expert in topics related to his proposed endeavor.

Thus his case approval was received within a record time of 6 months. We are proud of having had this opportunity to represent him in this case.

Case Summary:

“[Client’s] successful development of a high-performance quantum simulation algorithm demonstrates that he is a pioneering researcher in quantum physics who has tangibly contributed to the optimization of quantum computing technology. Notably, [his] work in this project was funded by the United States Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. The prestige and competitiveness of these grants clearly indicate the applicability of [his] research and demonstrate that he is producing results of immense value to quantum physics in the United States.”

“His demonstrated skills in quantum information science and machine learning shows that [the client] is a leader in quantum physics who is operating at the top of his field. In view of the groundbreaking nature of [his] work on quantum simulation, it is unsurprising that his results have informed the work of other researchers in the field.”

These testimonials from other experts in quantum physics and related areas stand as evidence that our client, a postdoctoral scholar hailing from China, is a valuable asset to the United States. Notably, he is one of the few quantum physicists who specializes in machine learning and optimization, and he has achieved a consistent and notable record of success and influence in this area of study. He is especially well-known for his development of algorithms for conformal bootstrapping problem solving and quantum machine learning.

The years that he has spent investigating issues related to quantum and theoretical physics, had made him an authority in the field. The field has thus recognized this authority by inviting him to review and evaluate the work of his peers no fewer than 30 times. It is worth noting that the work he has done in the area has resulted in 33 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 technical reports.

Additionally, his overall work related to the improvement of quantum machine learning and problem-solving technologies has been used by other researchers in the field. This has led him to collect an immense number of citations, which stands at 1,513. His work has thus become the basis of further research by his peers, who have been using his prior findings to make additional discoveries related to entanglement entropy and quantum machine learning and computation.

This is exactly what makes North America Immigration Law Group worthy of its name. We have been able to gain the trust of thousands of clients and have been responsible for over 25,000 case victories. Our attorneys and other experts ensure the best course of action for our clients and one of the ways they make this possible is by personalization of their petition packages. This is what we were able to do for our present client too, winning him an EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case.

Hence, we are proud of having had the opportunity to help him with this case. We wish him the very best in all future endeavors.

Case Summary:

A director of data science from India in the field of computational biophysics, approached us for filing his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition in June of 2020. He already held a Ph.D. in computational biophysics before coming to us. His proposed endeavor was to continue his research on developing computational methods and algorithms that recognize human activities to promote healthier living and safer workplaces. This research in his area of expertise is of great importance because his computational methods and algorithms implement machine learning, which has been deemed the most important technology since the Internet.

After a thorough background check we moved forward to sign the retainer contract with him and once the formalities were out of the way we made certain that our team from NAILG collected every relevant information, and document about his academic and professional career.

• We found out that his education, experience, expertise, and documented record of success and influence in his field have altogether well positioned him to advance the proposed endeavor of improving computational methods for investigating the role of nanoparticles in various medical applications.
• In this process we were able to find that his research has resulted in 14 peer-reviewed journal articles (9 of them first and co-first-authored).
• Not only has he successfully completed and published the results of his research in the field, but his work has also gone on to influence his peers. That is, these publications have been cited a total of 481 times.
• In further evidence of his acknowledged expertise in the field, he is also active in the scientific community as a peer reviewer for highly acclaimed journals. He has already conducted at least 7 reviews, for international journals of repute.
• We also asked our client to obtain 2 letters of recommendation from other experts which we then used in our petition to corroborate information already submitted.

Our team thus put together a convincing case in his favor leading it to a win. We are proud of having been a part of his NIW journey and we wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

Case Summary:

“[Client’s] work is important to the United States, specifically in terms of helping the country develop future hydrogen combustors that enable the use of pure hydrogen as a fuel…Considering this information, it is clear that his research is important to the United States in terms of developing new hydrogen combustors. He has provided crucial information about the steps of the transition of flame from one stabilization mode to another, which helps understand how to make the flame stable even when there is a high hydrogen content.”

“This unique combination of academic and industry experience of the [client], in hydrogen-fueled combustion research is extremely valuable for transitioning fundamental ideas into differentiated products. In this regard, his past research experience and performance make him uniquely qualified to successfully develop future energy systems to power the green energy sector in the United States.”

Both of the above quotations are excerpts from letters of support that our client, a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, was able to gather acting on our suggestion. NAILG (North America Immigration Law Group) always makes sure that its clients are prepared for any eventualities that may arise during the legal procedure of immigration. We are uniquely qualified to help them because of our enormous track record of successful applications to USCIS. Due to this, we suggested our client put together a list of recommenders who knew him personally and others who only knew him through his research. We also made sure to include his updated CV, transcripts, and other records from his academic career along with a comprehensive list of his publications, citations, and records of reviewing the work of his peers.

We thus found that he was already committed to his proposed endeavor to continue his research on improving the understanding of flame-flow interactions during combustion, and enhance clean energy technologies, and support energy self-reliance within the United States. This was also evident in the recognition that his work had gathered from his peers and the nation. Due to its clear national importance, his work has been supported with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE).

On the other hand, his research has been published in 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 peer-reviewed conference publications (5 of them first-authored). He has published papers in no fewer than 2 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals. His publications have also been cited a total of 20 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of fluid mechanics. He has also been regularly invited to conduct peer reviews for authoritative journals and conferences in the field. Hence, he has completed 20 reviews to date.

We are thus certain of his capabilities in expanding the knowledge base in the field of fluid mechanics. We wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

Case Summary:

When in April 2020, we were approached by a German design engineer with a proposed endeavor to study material functionality from the quantum to the macroscopic level through a data-driven approach utilizing microscopy, interferometry, and spectroscopy to advance computing technologies, we were quick to notice that he had collaborated with the Department of Energy, University of California as well as Cornell University in the past. He had also received a very competitive grant given by the U.S. Department of Energy. This helped us establish the fact that his research was of value to the United States. Based on this, we strategized our approach to his NIW (National Interest Waiver) case.

We went ahead and gathered detailed information about his academic and professional background. We saw to it that his needs were understood as were those of the NIW criteria set by USCIS. This became possible due to our immense experience in the field, having helped some 25,000+ clients receive positive outcomes in their respective cases. We thus included some of the following things in his customized petition packet.

• We noted that his proposed endeavor has broad implications for the U.S. Recently, the U.S. has recognized the importance of maintaining its global leadership in the semiconductor industry based on increasing competition from Asia and the significance of remaining independent of the global supply chain. His investigation into improvements in semiconductor technology is contributing to the growth of this industry in the U.S. and his work in this area also contributes to the commercialization of quantum computers.
• We highlighted that his research has resulted in 7 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 of them 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. These publications have also been cited a total of 422 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of physics.
• One of the 4 recommendation letters he obtained on our advice had the following to say about him:

“In order to maintain the economic and technological leadership of the United States, it is necessary to focus on the work of [the client], which provides considerable advancements in the field’s understanding of superconducting materials. His studies provide explanations of how superconductors conduct electricity in high magnetic fields, which is necessary for the continued advancement of these types of technologies in the United States.”

We are grateful to him for his trust in the North America Immigration Law Group and we are delighted to have been of aid to him in this process.

Case Summary:

A researcher in the field of semiconductor physics approached North America Immigration Law Group to file an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition on his behalf. Our client held a Ph.D. in physics with extensive knowledge in his field. He hired us since he was aware of how our adept team would walk miles to direct him to the NIW approval. After thoroughly evaluating his credentials, we affirmed helping him in this NIW case by including all the relevant information in his petition packet according to the USCIS latest adjudication trend.

• We established that our client’s research work is relevant to the development of new devices in the semiconductor production industry here in the United States:

We provided an overview of his research into the physical processes that occur in semiconductor nanostructures in order to develop novel structures for nascent optoelectronic devices, thereby highlighting its great importance to both the semiconductor and photonics industries.

• We added further to the prestige of his work by mentioning that his proposed research also received funding support:

We showed that the client’s research has previously received competitive funding from several prestigious institutions in various countries, which further underscores the value and importance of his work in the field of semiconductor physics.

• We noted our client’s notable record of Publication, Citation Count, and Peer-Review Experience:

At the time of filing, our client had gathered 793 citations from the 39 peer-reviewed journal articles (11 of them first-authored) he published. Collectively, these citations show the prominent role of our client’s research as a resource in semiconductor physics studies today. Furthermore, these citatory references to his work prove that his research has been crucial to his peers in the field, as they have made numerous references to his studies in order to reinforce and advance their own research efforts. Besides, we observed that only top-notch experts in their field are invited to perform important peer review work, and our client had already conducted 70 reviews for several remarkable journals, further demonstrating his important standing in the field.

• We incorporated Recommendation Letters, Copies of his Ph.D. diploma, a letter from the registrar, and degree evaluation, and a signed statement from him describing his future research plans, and evidence of his future job opportunities in our petition packet:

To make our client’s EB-2 petition packet congeal, all the required documents were attached along with letters of support. We advised our client to reach out to a few other well-known researchers who will support the continuation of his research in the U.S. Thus, 2 of his fellow experts agreed to sign his recommendation letters, confirming his significant contribution to the progression of the field of optoelectronic device physics.

Overall, we were able to persuade USCIS of his findings on semiconductors, which are crucial to the development of the photonics industry, which is a highly profitable sector of the global economy. Considering this economically fruitful industry, our client’s expertise in this area is only poised to become more valuable. Therefore, we are happy that our client achieved his I-140 NIW petition approval despite waiting for 15 months and 4 days. We thank our team whose dedication really paid off well, and we would like to thank him for trusting our law firm. We wish our client the best as he advances in the field of semiconductor physics here in the United States.

Case Summary:

An assistant scientist with a doctoral degree in physics with a consistent and notable record of success and influence in this area of study hired our law firm (North America Immigration Law Group) to construct an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition on his behalf. He was aware that we will certainly go through his credentials and accordingly demonstrate if he possesses the capability to continue his research here in the United States. Thus, once we evaluated his background of expertise and experience, we affirmed filing an efficacious petition letter to be submitted to the USCIS.

We detailed the following attributes in our client’s petition package:

• The 22 peer-reviewed scientific articles he published, all of which appeared in international journals and conference proceedings. Making publication in these notable journals is a rare accomplishment achieved by only the very best researchers in the field. The distinguished merit of his work certainly does not go unheeded by his colleagues in the scientific sphere, as shown by the extensive utilization of his research. This proves our client’s great standing in the field.
• Also, we noted the 49,615 times his work was cited by researchers in dozens of countries. This exhibits his articles which have attracted a monumental amount of attention from other researchers in his field. His level of influence is evident in the number of his citations from professionals at a wide variety of institutions, signifying the versatility of his research results.
• We further observed that our client judged the work of his fellow peers 13 times, proving recognition of his multiple leadership positions in the nuclear physics field. As a peer reviewer, he has appraised the accuracy of many manuscripts submitted to several leading journals, and relied upon his expertise when selecting what articles are worthy of publication. These leadership positions, appropriate only for industry experts, are indicative of our client’s robust skillset and impeccable reputation.
• Above all, we detailed his research on quantum entanglement, addressing some of our nation’s and the world’s most pressing issues, including the advancement of physics and nuclear technology. Also, his research received funding awards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This competitive funding supports projects that advance the mission and objectives of these organizations, focused on new advancements in energy and fundamental chemistry. Hence, his research elevates the energy priorities of the United States.
• To reinforce his case further, we included 4 recommendation letters signed by other experts in the field, and one of them stated: “[Client]is an eminent nuclear physicist whose research bolsters the United States’ global leadership in scientific research and development.”

With a victorious rate of more than 17,000 I-140 approved cases, we once again established our expertise in handling employment-based petition presentations and proved to the USCIS of our client’s unparalleled understanding of nuclear physics and his masterful technical abilities that enable him to outperform his colleagues in terms of the quality of his results and his contributions to the field. USCIS adjudicated his case thoroughly and thanks to premium processing service, his EB1A got approval in just 1 month and 9 days. We congratulate him for obtaining the alien of extraordinary ability visa approval and allowing us to be a part of his success story.