On August 24^th, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Student Research Assistant in the Field of Energy Systems (Approval Notice).

General Field: Energy Systems

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Student Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: August 24^th, 2019

Processing Time: 6 months, 23 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) has earned a solid reputation for its efficient handling of I-140 petitions and I-485 applications. The high success rate of EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petitions handled by NAILG was yet again reflected in the case of an Iranian graduate student research assistant based in California.

Our client’s revolutionary ideas have propelled the field of energy systems into the future. His research initiatives have broadened our understanding of power systems technology and policy, planning, systems analysis, management, and design. In order to prove the significance of our client’s research to the USCIS, we emphasized the way he has been resolving challenges faced by the renewable energy and microgrid industries in the US.

To strengthen the petition, we have included 6 recommendation letters furnished by other experts in his field to discuss how his work sustained national and international acclaim. One of whom had this to say about him, “It is evident that there is a real demand for such improvement as climate change is a global threat. The sheer magnitude of this predicament and the urgency for a solution exacerbate the need for research in the field of energy systems. [Client] is a researcher whose contributions are absolutely vital to the progress of this field”.

Further, we outlined his impressive record of authorship which demonstrates his current accomplishments in the field. At the time of filing, he had already published 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 of them first-authored), 8 conference papers (4 of them first-authored) and a first-authored technical report. We also focused on the 57 times his work has been cited by other researchers, and the 30 peer reviews he conducted for highly acclaimed journals. It is clear that his counterparts have recognized the value in what he has accomplished, and have implemented his works and ideas in their own projects.

We join our client as he celebrates the approval of his NIW petition. We are currently waiting for a decision on his I-485 application. Once the USCIS approve his I-485 application, he will become a US permanent resident. We look forward to helping him accomplish this goal and thank him for choosing our law firm to represent his I-140 NIW and I-485 cases.

On August 1^st, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Researcher and Director of Research and Development in the Field of Applied Linguistics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Applied Linguistics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher and Director of Research and Development

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: August 1^st, 2019

Processing Time: 9 months, 17 days

Case Summary:

Based on the framework set by Matter of Dhanasar, our client, an Iranian researcher and director of research and development specializing in applied linguistics was suitably qualified for the national interest waiver. It took the USCIS nearly 10 months to process our client’s EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. The reason the adjudication took this long is because his NIW was issued a Request for Evidence (RFE). However, our stellar team prepared a strong response to it, which ultimately led to case approval. Not only did we convince the USCIS that our client’s credentials were legitimate, we also reiterated that he is an asset to the United States.

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 his case, we had amassed an extensive list of his accomplishments. For instance, our client’s 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 4 technical reports had collected 41 citations. He had also assessed the work of his peers for 12 times. Further, we thoroughly accounted for his research on the use of quantitative analysis methods in second language acquisition studies and assessments.

In the petition letter, we presented sufficient evidence on the benefits of his work to the United States, and emphasized that he is one of only a small handful of researchers who can obtain such impactful research results. Specifically, our client’s research are able to provide insights crucial for the advancement of social factors, as well as speech recognition technology, AI, and more. His research on the use of quantitative analysis methods in second language acquisition studies and assessments therefore extends beyond the academic arena, and is beneficial to the national interests of the United States.

To further strengthen our client’s NIW petition, we included 6 recommendation letters signed by other prominent members of the applied linguistics research community. These letters discussed our client’s various studies, their significance to the field, and the importance of allowing our client to remain in the US to conduct his research. According to one of the recommenders: “In general, applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that seeks solutions to language-related real-life problems. Applied linguistics receives input from psychology, education, anthropology, and sociology, among many other fields, and focuses on providing new resources and policies for language learning and cultural understanding around the globe. Thus, this field is a holistically beneficial one, serving the advancement of society in general. [Client]’s activities in this arena have proven to be enormously significant to the progress of applied linguistics”.

Our unprecedented insight into how USCIS officers adjudicate I-140 cases has taught us how to build personalized petitions for our clients. We are glad that our hard work paid off and that he secured the approval of national interest waiver. This approved NIW petition is one of nearly 15,000 petitions that we have helped our clients obtain. We thank him for choosing our firm, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

On August 3^rd, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Geospatial Analyst and Extension Associate in the Field of Urban Planning (Approval Notice).

General Field: Urban Planning

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Geospatial Analyst and Extension Associate

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: August 3^rd, 2019

Processing Time: 7 months, 24 days

Case Summary:

A respected geospatial analyst and extension associate, whose research is focused on GIS application and disaster risk reduction, hired North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) to help him secure EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval. After going through his credentials, our team compiled enough documentary evidence that established the merit and national importance of his research in the field of urban planning.

We incorporated a detailed description of our client’s studies that have directly contributed to further understanding of sustainable residential development and disaster risk management both in the United States and abroad. These studies have resulted in 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, 7 additional peer-reviewed articles published in conference proceedings, and 1 book chapter which have been cited a total of 15 times, along with 12 peer review instances — an outstanding achievement.

Additionally, NAILG argued that our client’s research efforts are contributing to the United States by minimizing the rising economic and social costs associated with natural disasters, and we asked him to procure letters of recommendation which supported our claim. The recommenders whom our client approached were experts in the field who were familiar with his work. They willingly extended their support, and this is a statement extracted from one of the letters: “His work on developing a land suitability model provides a powerful tool for the use of urban planners and government officials. This model helps guide land-use decisions, while also indicating the future growth prospects for the county or city on which the model is being applied. Without question, [Client]’s research on this project has benefited and continues to benefit the best interests of the United States”.

With nearly 15,000 approved I-140 cases, there is no denying that our firm knows just what to do to get clients closer to green card success. Not just that, we are very familiar with USCIS adjudication trends and offer our clients up-to-date advice on a variety of I-140 issues. Notification of case approval was received in less than 8 months. We congratulate him for securing the National Interest Waiver, and we guarantee our continuous support to help file I-485 (Adjustment of Status) for him and his dependent(s).

On July 20^th, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research fellow in the Field of Biochemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biochemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research fellow

Country of Origin: Lebanon

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: July 20^th, 2019

Processing Time: 5 months, 16 days

Case Summary:

An EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition approval was granted to a biochemistry Lebanon-born research fellow based in Massachusetts. After our careful initial evaluation, we confirmed that our client’s consistent contributions to the field have made him a suitable candidate for I-140 EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). As our team worked diligently to put together a customized petition, his NIW was approved in just 5.5 months.

We were tasked with proving to the USCIS that our client’s continued work on the application of genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, yeast, and cancer research helps to better understand cellular regulation and adaptation to environmental conditions. Through advanced scientific understanding on the development of effective and efficient treatments for a wide range of diseases that affect animals, plants, humans, and the environment, our client’s findings holds significant implications for improving public healthcare strategies, environmental stability, and scientific progress regarding several widespread and pervasive diseases in the United States.

We highlighted the 160 citations gathered from his 14 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 book chapter, and the 5 times he assessed the work of his peers for scientific journals in the petition letter. Above evidence underscored the invaluable nature of our client’s work with protein mechanisms and functions in disease development, as his research has contributed to ongoing international efforts to provide enhanced care for individuals diagnosed with cancer and other conditions.

As part of our services, we helped our client narrow down a list of biochemistry experts who could potentially serve as recommenders. We made sure that these recommenders were familiar with our client’s publications and/or had worked with him. Not long after we supplied our client with the list, he returned with 4 signed letters, one of which contained this strong statement: “[Client]’s work in biochemistry has refined the broader scientific community’s understanding of the most fundamental mechanisms within cellular processes. His work to reveal the structure and function of cellular components has far-reaching consequences for scientists developing treatments for an array of health concerns”.

As our client currently resides in the US, he will embark on the final leg of the green card journey by filing an I-485 application (the other option involves undergoing immigrant visa processing for applicants who are based outside the US). We thank him for also retaining our firm’s I-485 service, and we look forward to helping him secure green card success.

On August 1^st, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Sr. Operations Research Analyst in the Field of Transportation Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Transportation Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Sr. Operations Research Analyst

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Tennessee

Approval Notice Date: August 1^st, 2019

Processing Time: 7 months, 27 days

Case Summary:

A senior operations research analyst from Iran secured EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval in less than 8 months after North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) filed the petition on his behalf. With 8 peer reviews as well as 28 citations gathered from his 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 technical reports, our client’s work in the field of transportation engineering has been well-received by other researchers, several of whom contributed letters of recommendation in support of his NIW petition.

Adjudicated and approved based on Matter of Dhanasar, the USCIS clearly agreed with our argument that our client’s research on modeling complex design and investment-optimization problems for large-scale transportation networks which directly contributes to the American transportation networks and infrastructure has has both substantial merit and national importance. Since transportation networks are vital aspects of the economy and supply chains, his findings directly support the enduring success and productivity of countless US businesses, including the manufacturing, shipping, transport and consumer industries.

Our client has created a mathematical model that optimally selected the most effective and valuable set of actions to guard a transportation network against sea-level rise and flooding scenarios in one of his major research project. By improving the ways in which the country optimizes infrastructure against flooding, his studies and models contribute not only to alleviate the economic burden associated with infrastructure spending but also guides the government toward making the most efficient infrastructural investments that sustain transportation networks for decades to come.

Besides listing our client’s achievements, we have also incorporated 6 letters of recommendation signed by other distinguished experts in the field. According to one of them: “The building of new and resilient infrastructure and recovery efforts also have costs. [Client] must be recognized for his work addressing this concern. [Client] has built a methodology which estimates network resilience, thereby allowing the U.S. to reduce its spending by making the most effective investments”.

Our client has also retained our firm to help him file I-485 (Adjustment of Status) concurrently, along with an I-765 (application for EAD) and I-131 (application for AP). Given that he already has a valid non-immigrant visa status in the US, a pending I-485 and EAD allows him to legally remain in the United States and be employed should he lose his non-immigrant visa status. We congratulate him on his NIW win and thank him for choosing us to help him to adjust status for US permanent residency.

On June 5^th, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Lecturer in the Field of Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Lecturer

Country of Origin: Egypt

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Ohio

Approval Notice Date: June 5^th, 2019

Processing Time: 6 months, 10 days

Case Summary:

Exactly 6 months and 10 days after North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) filed an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a lecturer from Egypt, the USCIS approved his petition. With a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and years of research, our client possesses considerable experience and expertise in the field of engineering. Though our client meets the credentials for NIW, it is important to make sure that he stands out from the huge amount of applications the USCIS received. With our rigorous methods of customizing our client’s petition, we were able to build this strong and winning petition for our client.

Specifically, our client’s unique research focuses on the design, construction, and operation of tissue-engineered bio-scaffolds and computational models for regenerative medicine applications, which is a key to the medical sciences of the US. The many years that he has spent conducting research have led to various accomplishments, including 8 peer-reviewed journal articles and 46 citations gathered from his work. Further, our client also served as a peer reviewer and judged the works of his peers for 15 times. Our team precisely gathered evidence and drafted the petition letter to prove that our client, as a capable and trustworthy professional in the field of biomedical engineering, is of great national importance to the country.

To support our argument, we encouraged our client to contact experts in the field of engineering for recommendation letters. Here is how one of the recommenders described our client and his research: “…Examples of applications include life-saving therapies, as well as devices to mitigate disabilities and improve the rehabilitation of crippled patients. [Client] is an exceptional researcher in the subfield of biomedical engineering called tissue engineering, where he has made numerous contributions that are driving forward tissue engineering, and the biomedical engineering discipline as a whole”.

We are pleased that our hard work paid off and that our client secured the National Interest Waiver (NIW) in less than 7 months. We thank him for trusting us in filing his I-140 NIW petition, and we wish him the very best as he adjusts for US permanent residency through I-485 Adjustment of Status.

On June 17^th, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Cardiovascular Medicine (Approval Notice).

General Field: Cardiovascular Medicine

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: Japan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: June 17^th, 2019

Processing Time: 6 months, 12 days

Case Summary:

A recent client of ours is well-known as a researcher within the cardiovascular medicine research community. Her exceptional work in the field focuses on novel MRI technology to visualize specific pathological targets in cardiovascular diseases. When she initially contacted North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help her obtain a green card, we thoroughly examined her academic credentials and came to the conclusion that she was a perfect fit for NIW (National Interest Waiver).

We demonstrated that her findings have caught the attention of other leading experts in the field of cardiovascular medicine, several of whom readily contributed recommendation letters in support of our client’s continued stay in the country. One of the recommenders wrote: “[Client] has contributed to these international medical efforts throughout her history of research in cardiovascular medicine. (…) Her work has not only unveiled new insights into cardiovascular diseases, but also presented the field with novel therapeutic targets, thus foundationally enhancing global public health”.

Alongside these recommendation letters stood information pertaining to our client’s accomplishments in the field. For instance, we listed the 130 times her 16 peer-reviewed journal articles, editorials, and book chapters were cited by dependent and independent researchers from prestigious institutions globally, and the 10 reviews she conducted for 2 top journals. Further, we elaborated the various ways our client’s research has had an immediate and far-reaching impact on cardiovascular medicine. Since cardiovascular diseases, one of the leading causes of death in the United States, is a major public health concern in the country, our client’s research is thus critical to alleviating the impact of cardiovascular disease on the people and the economy of the US.

Our team worked zealously to build a strong NIW case for her and we are pleased that the USCIS issued an approval notice in less than 7 months. We congratulate her on this win and thank her for choosing us. North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) continues to work with her on the last step of the green card process for applicants based in the US: I-485 Adjustment of Status, as well as filing for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) simultaneously.

On May 21^st, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate in the Field of Economics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Economics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: May 21^st, 2019

Processing Time: 6 months, 8 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) recently received an approval notice for an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition that we filed on behalf of an Iranian associate with PhD in Economic Analysis and Policy. Our client’s research centered on analyzing the socio-economic impact of public policies, which holds significant implications for economic growth and prosperity for the U.S.

One of the first steps we took was to analyze our client’s credentials. First, we elaborated on his research that focuses on determining how government investments impact education, which is a fundamental factor of great value to the United States. In the petition letter, we noted his 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 working papers, and 4 book chapters that showcased his consistent contributions to the field. The fact that these publications had been cited a total of 53 times at the time of filing proved that his work is of immense value to other researchers in the field. Besides, he had also conducted at least 6 peer reviews for several renowned journals and conferences.

In a bid to bolster our client’s EB-2 NIW petition, we urged him to ask other experts in the field of economics to furnish us with recommendation letters. Our client returned with six signed letters, all of which fortified our claim that he is doing important work for the country. According to one of his recommenders: “[Client] has applied his skills to advance the quality of life and prospects of struggling communities all over the world, especially those residing in developing countries. (…) [Client] is one of few economists who has devoted years of research to ascertaining the fiscal impact of refugees on the international trade of their host countries. His findings provide a crucial foundation for defining the most effective ways for refugees to participate in and benefit from the economies of their host countries”.

We are pleased that our diligent efforts lent a hand in case approval, and we congratulate our client for getting one step closer to a green card. North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) would like to thank him for placing his trust in us, and we wish him well as he continues to progress in the field of economics.

On May 29^th, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Engineer/Scientist in the Field of Bioengineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Bioengineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Engineer/Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: May 29^th, 2019

Processing Time: 6 months, 21 days

Case Summary:

Nearly 7 months after North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) filed an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a Chinese research engineer/scientist, the USCIS granted his approval. After evaluating his credentials and extensive experience specializing in bioengineering, we were confident that our client met the National Interest Waiver requirements set by Matter of DHANASAR.

As we have successfully petitioned almost 15,000 I-140 cases, we applied our experience to our client’s case and highlighted his work on the development of MRI techniques which improves its cost and efficacy, thus also improving the diagnosis of diseases and treatment monitoring. Relevant evidence was submitted to demonstrate that our client’s research has improved the MRI techniques’ quality, speed and utility, which is pertinent to U.S. healthcare system. Besides, his many years of experience in the field of bioengineering has led to 16 publications, and the 111 times his works were cited by other researchers－these impressive records were also included in the petition package. We have also pointed out that he has conducted a review for a highly acclaimed journal in the field.

To further strengthen our client’s NIW petition, we included strong letters of support from other prominent researchers in the field. This is what one of the fellow experts in the field noted in his letter of support: “Because of their many benefits to the healthcare industry, magnetic resonance imagers (MRIs) have become a common component of the United States’ healthcare scene (…) In having made many research contributions to this exact subject, [Client] has proven himself to be a leading mind among those who study bioengineering. Moreover, his extensive experience has ideally prepared him to continue strengthening the field with relevant research”.

With our unique methods to customize our client’s petition, we were able to include necessary documentary evidence and expert testimonies and successfully argue that our client would greatly benefit the development of his field, as well as the United States at large. We congratulate him with the I-140 approval, and wish him the very best when he is waiting for his Priority Date to become current for I-485 or the Immigrant Visa Processing.

On February 4^th, 2019, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest 7Waiver) approval for a Researcher in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher

Country of Origin: Nigeria

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: :February 4^th, 2019

Processing Time: 6 months, 22 days

Case Summary:

With an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and many years of experience conducting network communications modeling research, this PhD candidate from Nigeria was a good fit for EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). After evaluating his credentials, we determined that we could help him secure the national interest waiver. With over 12,000 approved I-140 cases in the bag, the team at North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) knew just what type of legal strategy to take in order to secure petition approval.

To build a strong case, we spent several months gathering a wealth of useful information pertaining to our client’s research in the field of Electrical Engineering. We carefully reviewed and summarized his research focus on network communications modeling by expanding RF signal processing methods to include machine learning and studying innovative wireless network enhancement techniques. We also listed the 24 times his 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 peer-reviewed conference papers were cited, along with the 6 times he conducted peer reviews for a well-known scientific journal.

Additionally, to support his NIW petition, we submitted six recommendation letters contributed by his peers. The six letters played an important role in securing petition approval as they provided the USCIS with subjective evidence that our client is widely respected within the scientific community. For instance, one of his recommenders noted in the letter: “[Client] has produced models, algorithms, and analytical systems of tremendous benefit to the United States, firmly establishing himself as an asset to the technological and financial interests of this country. If [client] is not permitted to continue his research in the United States, I foresee significant setbacks in research progress and the development of optimization strategies for wireless communications networks… The United States relies heavily on the work of experts such as [client] to improve existing communications networks and develop new approaches to monitoring, managing, and stabilizing wireless networks and systems.”

After 6 months and 22 days of deliberation, the USCIS granted the approval of our client’s NIW petition. We thank our client for choosing us and congratulate him for overcoming this significant hurdle in the green card journey. We also wish our client the best as he continues to carry out impactful research.