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Success Stories: NIW Approval for a Researcher from South Korea in the Field of Rehabilitation in Less than 6 Months with 12 Citations

wegreened — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 01:43:07 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Chen Immigration and Attorneys are professionals. The entire process was very smooth and efficient. They really know what they do. Thank you!”

On March 26^th, 2020, we received another NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Researcher in the Field of Rehabilitation Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Rehabilitation Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher

Country of Origin: South Korea

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Kansas

Approval Notice Date: March 26^th, 2020

Processing Time: 5 months, 21 days

Case Summary:

A researcher from South Korea contacted North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help him file his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. After a careful review of his credentials, we concluded that we could help him secure the national interest waiver, and these are the key points we focused on:

Citation and Publication Count: Thanks to Google Scholar and other similar references, we determined that our client’s 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (four of them first-authored) had gathered 12 citations. Despite the less number of citations, his case was approved without an RFE.
Research Projects: In order to prove to the USCIS that our client’s work is of inherent value to the United States, we first had to understand every aspect of it. We started by reviewing his research on driving rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and pupillometry. We also established that his research is of national importance because it extends our knowledge on various medical conditions, providing the scientific community with crucial knowledge to better treat people with disabilities and improve their overall quality of life.
Testimonials: To further fortify our client’s NIW petition packet, we included 5 recommendation letters signed by other experts in the field of rehabilitation science who were familiar with his work. One of them stated, “[Client’s] research is of crucial importance in this respect. His work highlights the practice of Qigong and its real-life applications, and it has presented a number of intriguing developments that are valuable for rehabilitation science researchers, physical therapists, and other industry experts.”

Overall, the USCIS spent 5 months and 21 days adjudicating our client’s NIW petition before getting the approval. With over 16,000 approved I-140 cases in the bag, our firm is pleased to have helped yet another client get closer to a green card. We congratulate our client for overcoming this significant hurdle in the lengthy process, and we thank him for choosing us for his NIW application.

Success Stories: We Helped a Postdoctoral Researcher in New Mexico in the Field of Computational Data to Secure an EB-1A, Without RFE

wegreened — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:03:22 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much. It was great working with you.”

On May 26^th, 2020, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Computational Data Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computational Data Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher

Country of Origin: India

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Mexico

Approval Notice Date: May 26^th, 2020

Processing Time: 9 months, 10 days

Case Summary:

Texas Service Center (TSC) found our client, an Indian postdoctoral researcher, to be a deserving candidate for EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability). The fact that his work aids the United States in understanding complex biological systems and processes, such as the cause of chronic diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, through the application of molecular dynamics undoubtedly paved the way for EB-1A approval. Before establishing an attorney-client relationship, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) carefully studied our client’s credentials to determine their veracity. Once we were assured that his credentials qualified him for EB-1A, we counter-signed the retainer agreement and got to work building his case. Here are some of the key points we focused on:

Research Details: : In order to prove that our client’s work is important to the United States, we first had to account for and understand his research focus. Largely thanks to the comprehensive research summary which he provided us, we determined that his work is focused on developing novel algorithms in order to computationally reduce the amount of generated data from and costs of molecular dynamics simulations as well as analyzing the simulation data sets to obtain important insights into molecular processes. We established that his findings are essential to the nation due to their impact on the healthcare system and public health.

Citation Count and Publication:Our client’s extensive experience in the field of computational data had led to the publication of 14 peer-reviewed scientific articles, all of which had been cited a total of 351 times when we filed the case.

Peer Review Service: : To further illustrate our client’s leadership role in the field, we noted the 15 times he had conducted peer review for various high-impact scientific journals.
Third-party Support: Like any legal case, we had to present evidence to support our argument that our client deserved to get one step closer to a green card. We did this by urging our client to collect recommendation letters from a handful of his peers. These letters confirmed the value of our client’s work to the US and contained statements such as: “As such, [client’s] developments have supplied the scientific community with more efficient simulation methods and hold significant implications for biological studies in areas like cancer research. Given the foundational value and broad merit of his contributions, it is difficult to overstate the need for [client’s] computational data science research to continue without interruption.”

Visual Representation:In addition to carefully assembling the required documents to file the EB-1A petition on behalf of our client, our team has included customized figures and tables for visualization to indicate that our client’s publications have been cited at a much higher rate than those of other researchers in the field, distinguishing him from his peers. The visual presentation of the data has indeed further demonstrated and supported the argument in the petition letter drafted by us.

We congratulate our client for securing an EB-1A petition approval and we thank him for choosing to work with our law firm. It was a pleasure helping him with the first step of the green card process and we wish him the best with his continued research in the United States.

Success Stories: We Helped an Assistant Research Professor in the Field of Geographic Information Science Secure NIW and EB-1A Approval

wegreened — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:44:26 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Chen Immigration Law Group is such a great company that works diligently with its clients. The attorneys are hardworking and dedicated. My green card application materials are professionally written and well-organized. Thank you so much for your amazing service. I highly recommend Chen Immigration & Attorneys.”

On April 3^rd and July 7^th, 2020, we received another NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Assistant Research Professor in the Field of Geographic Information Science(Approval Notice).

General Field: Geographic Information Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Research Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Arizona

Approval Notice Date: April 3^rd and July 7^th, 2020

Processing Time: 4 months, 18 days (NIW) and 3 months 18 days (EB-1A)

Case Summary:

An assistant research professor from China hired North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to build a customized EB-1A petition for him. Once we carefully examined his credentials, we were assured that our client had the right set of qualifications to be considered for both EB-1A and NIW petitions.

Perhaps the most important element of both petitions had to do with our client’s research. We carefully reviewed her research summary and detailed her work on understanding protein-protein, protein-lipid, and protein-nucleic acid interactions. We demonstrated to the USCIS that our client’s work in this area is of great importance because of the public health burden of cancer on the global scale. Her work with techniques such as single-molecule microscopy enhances the goal of reducing the incidence and lethality of cancer diagnoses and improving the quality of life of those diagnosed with the disease

Apart from completing successful research in the field, our client has also published 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 book chapter that collected 321 citations by the time when we were ready to file his case; thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of geographic information science. He has also conducted 53 reviews for distinguished journals. The fact that his papers being published in the top journals and that his peers leveraged his research demonstrated that our client’s work is widely recognized and relied upon in his field.

5 letters of recommendation were included into the petition packet in support of our client’s case. One of the recommenders stated: “[Client’s] geographic information science research is producing novel strategies that align directly with many of these concerns. Through his research, he is enhancing efforts to make sure that national developments such as urbanization proceed without negative impacts on both public and ecological wellbeing. [Client’s] ongoing work is producing new techniques to ensure the sustainability in the U.S. and is thus of great inherent value to the nation as a whole”.

In addition to carefully assembling the required documents to file the EB-1A petition on behalf of our client, our team has included customized figures and tables for visualization to indicate that our client’s publications have been cited at a much higher rate than those of other researchers in the field, distinguishing him from his peers. The visual presentation of the data has indeed further demonstrated and supported the argument in the petition letter drafted by us.

We congratulate our client for obtaining not one, but two approval notices, and we thank him for choosing North America Immigration Group (NAILG) to represent his EB-1A and NIW petitions. We wish him the best as he continues his valuable work here in the United States.

Success Stories: Comprehensive Petition Led to NIW Approval for a Senior Manager in the Field of Health Economics, Without RFE

wegreened — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:30:27 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“I really appreciate the professionalism of your team in putting together my I-140 NIW petition, and their patience in responding to my very many questions and concerns.”

On March 24^th, 2020, we received another NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a a Senior Manager in the Field of Health Economics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Health Economics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Manager

Country of Origin: Uganda

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: March 24^th, 2020

Processing Time: 7 months, 2 days

Case Summary:

Not long ago, an Associate Director from Uganda received the good news that the USCIS had approved his EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. With extensive experience working in the field of health economics, our client also holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Pharmaceutical Policy. Amongst other things, these qualifications ensured his eligibility for the national interest waiver.

In order to prove to the USCIS that our client deserved to get one step closer to his green card, we gathered a wealth of information on his diverse achievements in the field. From his citation count to publication record (132 and 21 respectively at the time of filing), we listed it all. We also noted the 7 times he assessed the work of his peers which demonstrated his position as a leading expert in his field. To strengthen his case, we incorporated 6 recommendation letters signed by other influential members of the research community. These experts strongly advocated for the approval of our client’s EB-2 NIW petition by signing off statements such as these:

“His research has been beneficial to other countries in the world facing medicines and health workforce shortages, and to U.S.-based and other international organizations that work to address human resources for health challenges. I strongly recommend him and his research to the USCIS. It is my sincere hope that he is permitted to continue his necessary research in the U.S. unimpeded.”

“It is clear that [client’s] research offers significant benefits to healthcare providers and patients in developing countries looking to identify new, high-impact, and low-cost antipsychotic medications.”

We took a step further and proved to the USCIS that our client’s findings in health economics to promote access to medicines and ensure quality patient care is of great importance because it promotes universal access to cost-effective medicines and healthcare services for rural and underserved populations around the world.

The approval of this petition is yet another example of our firm’s excellent record of helping our clients secure I-140 approval. We thank our client for selecting us to represent his NIW case and we wish him a bright future ahead.

Success Stories: We Helped a Staff Scientist in the Field of Biophysics Secure O1-A and NIW Approval with Our Unique Petition Packet

wegreened — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:33:37 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks for your hardwork on this petition.”

On February 4^th and March 18^th, 2020, we received another O1-A (Individual with extraordinary ability or achievement) and NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Staff Scientist in the Field of Biophysics(Approval Notice).

General Field: Biophysics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Staff Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: February 4^th (O1-A) and March 18^th, 2020 (NIW)

Processing Time: 4 months, 15 days (O1-A, PP requested) and 10 months 24 days (NIW)

Case Summary:

A staff scientist from India hired North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to build a customized NIW petition for her. Once we carefully examined her credentials, we were assured that our client had the right set of qualifications to be considered for both NIW and O1-A petitions. To qualify for an O-1 visa, the beneficiary must demonstrate extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim and must be temporarily in the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability. As O1-A is an employer-sponsored visa category, our client could not self-petition and needed her employer’s full support before hiring us. Once we received confirmation from our client and her employer, our team went on to build a strong case for her.

Her NIW case was approved by USCIS in 10 months and 24 days. The reason it took longer than expected is because her petition was issued an RFE (Request For Evidence), to which we responded promptly and successfully dealt with the hurdles.

Apart from completing successful research in the field, our client has also published 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (three of them first-authored and 1 of them co-first authored) that collected 218 citations by the time when we were ready to file her case; thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of biophysics. She has also conducted 25 reviews for distinguished journals and conferences. The fact that her papers being published in the top journals and that her peers leveraged her research demonstrated that our client’s work is widely recognized and relied upon in the field

4 letters of recommendation were included into the petition packet in support of our client’s case. One of the recommenders stated: “In the United States, at least 2 million people acquire antibiotic-resistant infections annually. Combatting this threat to public health both in the United States and worldwide is a major priority. This need for additional research on new anti-bacterial therapies necessitates the continued efforts of [client]”

We congratulate our client for obtaining not one, but two approval notices, and we thank her for choosing North America Immigration Group (NAILG) to represent her NIW and O1-A petitions. We wish her the best as she continues her valuable work here in the United States.

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved in 9 Days for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Virginia in the Field of Physical Chemistry

wegreened — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 02:00:37 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for the fantastic news and I sincerely appreciate all the great help you have done during my case preparation.”

On August 21^st, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Physical Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Physical Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Virginia

Approval Notice Date: August 21^st, 2019

Processing Time: 9 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

“These innovating technologies by [Client] provide key links to understanding the functioning principles of the brain and to restore the cognitive changes associated with neurodegenerative diseases, which affect millions of Americans every year. Therefore, [Client] is making worthwhile scientific advancements in the field and is contributing immeasurably to the health of the people of the United States”.

The statement above was excerpted from a letter of recommendation that was signed by a highly esteemed professor of chemical biology in support of our client’s EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition. He was joined by 3 of his peers, all of whom contributed strong recommendation letters supporting the value of our client’s research to the US.

Our client, a postdoctoral research fellow from China, who specializes in the development of flexible electronics devices for a wide range of bioengineering applications, hired our firm to present a convincing EB-1A case to the USCIS. He opted for Premium Processing (PP) and received an approval notice just 9 days later.

Since EB-1A is one of the toughest I-140 categories, we made sure that we thoroughly presented our client’s various achievements in a clear and concise manner. To start with, we pointed out the profound implications of our client’s research. The outcome of several of his notable projects has led to the design of less invasive brain-machine interface technologies and other medically important devices, which positively impacts the medical and healthcare research communities as well as public health in the US. As evidence of his research success, our client’s work has resulted in 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles cited 1,035 times by independent and leading researchers from prestigious institutions and organizations around the world in other peer-reviewed journal articles, along with 20 instances of peer reviews.

In addition to carefully assembling the required documents to file the EB-1A petition on behalf of our client, our team has included customized figures and tables for visualization to indicate that our client’s publications have been cited at a much higher rate than those of other researchers in the field, distinguishing him from his peers. The visual presentation of the data has indeed further constructed and supported the arguments in the petition letter we drafted.

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) has proudly secured close to 15,000 I-140 approvals over the years, and we are pleased that our client has moved one step closer to his green card success. We thank him for trusting us to help him with his EB-1A petition, and we wish him the very best as he continues to conduct important work in the field of physical chemistry.

Success Stories: Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Field of Materials Engineering Secured NIW Approval despite 16 Months of Waiting

wegreened — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:12:26 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks again for your attempts to prepare the application and submit it.”

On September 24^th, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Field of Materials Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Materials Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Post-Doctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: September 24^th, 2019

Processing Time: 15 months, 23 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) was approached by an Iranian Post-Doctoral Fellow to file an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) on his behalf. During our initial evaluation, we carefully reviewed his credentials and were convinced that our client, with a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and ample research experience, was a good fit for NIW.

Our client’s research focused on developing new high-entropy alloys and improving different properties of materials by applying computational thermodynamics and Density Functional Theory (DFT). It is of great importance because of the many applications of computational thermodynamics and DFT in industry.

We worked closely with our client for months to gather information and evidence to prove to the USCIS that our client’s research will benefit the United States. For instance, we included evidence of his outstanding publication and citation record. By the time we filed his petition, he has collected 53 citations from the published 11 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 of them first-authored), 1 peer-reviewed conference article, an Iranian patent, and a book chapter. He has also conducted at least 40 reviews for distinguished journals, thereby demonstrating his important standing in the field of materials engineering.

To provide the USCIS with subjective viewpoint that our client is widely respected within the scientific community, we incorporated six recommendation letters signed by noted experts in the field. The following paragraph is excerpted from an independent advisory opinion: “In this area, [client]’s research has been outstanding. After several years of work in industry and the successful development of a corrosion inhibiting product for aluminum alloys along with several others, [client] is currently working on corrosion-resistant high-entropy alloy materials. In light of this, I am pleased to write in support of [client]’s continuing work in the United States”.

Although it took the USCIS almost 16 months to adjudicate our client’s case, we were confident along the way that our customized petition will eventually help our client secure the approval. With more than 15,000 I-140 approvals in the bag, we know just what legal strategy to adopt for every different case. We congratulate our client for obtaining the case approval and thank him for choosing us to represent his case.

Success Stories: Postdoctoral Researcher from Taiwan in the Field of Biomedical Imaging Hired NAILG to File a Customized NIW Petition and Subsequently Secured Case Approval

wegreened — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:51:18 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for the good news!”

On September 10^th, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Biomedical Imaging (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biomedical Imaging

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher

Country of Origin: Taiwan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: September 10^th, 2019

Processing Time: 6 months, 16 days

Case Summary:

With a doctoral degree in radiation biology, there is no denying that our client possesses practical and theoretical knowledge to qualify for EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). After meticulously reviewing her credentials, we determined that we could build a customized case and help her obtain the National Interest Waiver.

Besides chronicling our client’s doctoral degree, we included other relevant evidence of our client’s unique skill sets and knowledge. By the time we were ready to file her case, we had amassed an extensive list of her accomplishments. For instance, our client’s 15 peer-reviewed journal articles had collected 97 citations. She had also assessed the work of her peers 3 times.

Further, we thoroughly accounted for her research on the use of advanced imaging methods to investigate the mechanisms of disease. We made sure to hone in on our client’s unique experience and expertise. We presented sufficient evidence on the benefits of her work to the United States, and emphasized that she is one of only a small handful of researchers who can obtain such impactful research results.

In the customized petition letter we drafted, our team indicated that her sustained work involving the use of state-of-the-art imaging techniques to elucidate pathophysiological mechanisms holds particular value for the United States since the substantial benefit of her research addresses some of the most serious and widespread conditions confronting the healthcare system, including cancer, metabolic syndrome, and retinal diseases of the nation. We proved to USCIS that her continued research will greatly benefit this field with new knowledge as well as improve the health and welfare of the US citizens.

Further, we utilized recommendation letter signed by other experts in the field of biomedical imaging to support her case. This is what one of our client’s supporters had to say about allowing our client to remain in the US to conduct her research: “[Client] conducts research that ensures efficient and cost-effective assessments of obesity related disorders. This in turn ensures better spending of tax dollars through Medicare and Medicaid, along with providing comprehensive care to patients. Thus, it is clear that [Client]’s work is of substantial inherent importance, and she ought to be given every opportunity to continue her work in the U.S.”.

We have helped over fifteen thousand clients from various research fields obtain I-140 petition approval, and we are pleased that this approved NIW petition brought yet another client closer to Green Card success. We wish her the very best as she continues to pursue research related to the use of advanced imaging methods here in the US, and we thank her for working with North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG).

Success Stories: An Associate Director from India Based in Massachusetts who Specializes in Biostatistics Received EB-1A Approval by Presenting a Customized Petition

wegreened — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 02:10:01 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Good news!! I received the approval notice earlier today.”

On October 10^th, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Associate Director in the field of Biostatistics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biostatistics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Director

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: October 10^th, 2019

Processing Time: 7 months, 6 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) has successfully attained close to 15,000 I-140 immigration petitions. Our sterling reputation as a law firm that offers customized I-140 petitions and unprecedented insight into how the USCIS adjudicates cases are reasons why clients from all over the world seek our help for their green cards. In this case, an associate director from India, one of the few leading experts who conduct valuable biostatistical research to further benefit the health and longevity of the American public retained our firm to file an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition on his behalf. We handled his case with utmost attentiveness, and to our delight, his EB-1A petition was approved in 7 months and 6 days.

Our client’s specialized research brings enormous benefits on medical treatments and pharmaceutical development, especially for rare diseases with high unmet need. By submitting evidence of his 7 peer-reviewed scientific articles and experience of judging the work of his peers for 10 times, we demonstrated to the USCIS that he is an extraordinary researcher who deserves to remain in the US to conduct his impactful research on design and analysis of clinical trials for new treatments of rare diseases and conditions. We also detailed the 270 times his work was cited by independent and leading researchers from prestigious institutions and organizations around the world. The strong statistical evidence he supplied contributes to the safety and efficacy of new treatments for patients with cystic fibrosis, positively affecting patient health by forging new research and improved biopharmaceutical developments.

The EB-1A petition received a boost from the recommendation letters contributed by other renowned experts in the field. These letters detailed our client’s academic achievements and research projects, and shed light on his efforts in aiding the US to improve the pharmaceutical, biological, and medical industries and ensuring the healthcare for patients on a broad scale. To support our client’s continued stay in the country, one recommender wrote: “Therefore, [Client]’s biostatistical work further fortifies America’s competitive edge and leadership in this lucrative market by effectively analyzing and supporting the introduction of new drugs. The importance of [Client]’s work to the nation, in conjunction with his impressive history of accomplishment, makes it abundantly clear that his continuing work will remain in high demand for many years to come”.This statement succinctly explained why our client’s continued stay in the United States is in the best interest of the country.

We are glad that our client has surpassed this first, significant hurdle in the green card process, and we truly appreciate our client for trusting us with the preparation of his EB-1A case and for giving us an opportunity to be a part of his success story.

Success Stories: Despite RFE, Chinese Postdoctoral Research Associate Working in the Field of Analytical Chemistry Secured EB-1A Approval

wegreened — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 03:00:25 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“I appreciate your great help and effort in this process. I am looking forward to start filing my I-485 with you for the next step!”

On September 18^th, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Analytical Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Analytical Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Washington

Approval Notice Date: September 18^th, 2019

Processing Time: 9 months, 5 days

Case Summary:

The Nebraska Service Center (NSC) has been particularly tough in its adjudications for EB1A. However, with the customized countermeasure designed by North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we seize every single chance and assist our clients to obtain case approval even under NSC jurisdiction.

A Postdoctoral Research Associate who has made substantial contributions to the field of analytical chemistry decided to take the challenge of filing EB1A petition to NSC. Our client has considerable citation and publication record. Upon filing the case, his publication record of 26 peer-reviewed scientific articles had accumulated 435 citations. Moreover, 7 of his papers have been cited in the top percentiles in related fields, compared to papers published in the same year. Publication may serve as evidence of originality and we did believe the fact that our client consistently published in top-ranked journals demonstrates that his work has been recognized as some of the best in the field. However, the USCIS issued an RFE to question the original contributions of major significance criterion; even we attached the citation map to claim the international recognition of his work in the initial petition.

To further prove the extraordinary placement of our client, we presented the evidence from a reliable academic database to compare his citation record to the in-field citation record of these other researchers for publications during the same years. We also gave evidence regarding his research impact to other researchers. His spectrometric system improves the point-of-care testing for nucleic acids using microfluidics and allows doctors to perform diagnostic tests with rapidity. According to one of the recommenders: “His work proves that he has aided and continues to aid the health and safety of American citizens, while also helping address global health concerns through his new diagnostic tests. [client] is unquestionably a leader in this essential field.”.

With abundant experience working with clients in virtually all fields of expertise, we are well equipped to handle every circumstance that might arise when filing an I-140 immigration petition. We are happy to successfully provide the full context of the extraordinary placement of our client and helped him one step closer to his green card. We thanked him for trusting us, and we look forward to working with him in the following journey.