2016年5月26日

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved by Texas Service Center for Chinese Postdoctoral Associate in Massachusetts in the Field of Biomedical Optics


Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for your help with my I-140.”
On March 9th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Field of Biomedical Optics (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Biomedical Optics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts
Approval Notice Date: March 9th, 2016
Processing Time: 12 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
At a glance, our client’s Ph.D. in Optics and his extensive experience made him a perfect candidate for EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability). However, our strict protocol required us to conduct a thorough evaluation of his credentials before initiating the attorney-client contract. Unsurprisingly, we concluded that our client’s I-140 petition should be filed under EB-1A.
Our Well-Developed EB-1A Petition Packet:
Our EB-1A petition was composed of our client’s copious professional and academic achievements. We documented his publication record (10 scientific articles, a book chapter, and 10 conference proceedings), his citation count (nearly 300 citations), and his peer review experience (20 reviews conducted for various scientific journals). We further fortified our petition by including testimonials that our client had gathered from other leaders in his field of biomedical optics. We used these letters to support our argument that our client is an asset to the United States and that his research efforts significantly impact multiple progressive areas that benefit the nation. One of our client’s recommenders—a distinguished professor—agreed with our summation. He wrote, “His work is applicable in not only a variety of different branches of his field, but also in several other fields of scientific research. Specifically, [Client] has advanced the ability of those in the healthcare system to effectively detect and treat cancers, and he has developed advanced new technologies and methods for biomedical imaging.”
In Conclusion:
We have no doubt that our client’s impressive credentials and our carefully compiled EB1A presentation paved the way for petition approval. Due to Premium Processing, this happened in merely 12 days. Our firm recently filed an I-485 application (last step in the green card process) for our client, and we join him as he awaits a favorable outcome from the USCIS.

 

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Success Stories: NIW Petition Approved for Research Scientist in New Mexico in the Field of Plasma Physics


Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank very much for helping me on my petition. When my priority date becomes current, it's very likely I will ask for your help on my I-485 petition.”
On March 18th, 2016, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Scientist in the Field of Plasma Physics (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Plasma Physics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Mexico
Approval Notice Date: March 18th, 2016
Processing Time: 5 months, 2 days
 
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) had the pleasure of working with a gifted Chinese research scientist immersed in the field of plasma physics. He hired us to help him get one step closer to a green card. After evaluating his credentials, we concluded that the best way to do so would be via EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).
EB-2 NIW Petition Dossier:
Our job was to compile a wealth of information on our client’s various accomplishments and turn what we had into a convincing EB-2 NIW presentation. We noted everything from our client’s Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering to his current research on the interaction between the magnetic field and plasma flow in astronomical structures. We summarized everything we learned and demonstrated to the USCIS that not many other physicists with similar skillsets can attain the same level of research success. We also proved that our client’s work is important to the United States, particularly when it comes to the country’s development of thermonuclear technology and advancement of fusion research. To pad our NIW petition packet, we included additional evidence that illustrated our client’s high standing in his field: the 36 citations to his 7 publications, and recommendation letters furnished by other expert physicists, all of which firmly demonstrated that our client’s opinions and insights considerably progress the work of other scientists. Here are several quotes that we excerpted from three of the six recommendation letters that our client obtained:
“[Client’s] impressive background and training have shaped him into a researcher with a unique perspective that allows him to conduct research geared heavily towards practicality and usability. I simply do not believe that the research community in the U.S. could have advanced as far as it has in its understanding of plasma without [Client’s] diligent work, and many continue to rely upon his insight and skills today.”
“The culmination of all of this academic work, and his experimental designs and applications, indicates that [Client] is truly an expert on dynamos and an important researcher in physics and electrical engineering. He has rapidly gained influence in this crucial field, and I highly encourage you to provide him with the support he needs to continue his novel research.”
“Given this highly successful work, I certainly expect [Client] to continue making substantial contributions to the field. Considering that he has already vastly outstripped even the most ambitious goals for a researcher in this field, it is plain to see that we can expect only the best from [Client] in the years to come.”
Story of Success:
We are pleased that Texas Service Center approved our client’s NIW petition (in 5 months and 2 days), and that we get to chalk it up as yet another encouraging example of our firm’s determination to help every client get closer to permanent residency. Our client now has to wait for his priority date to become current before filing his I-485 application (final step in green card proceedings). When the time comes, we look forward to helping him obtain his green card. Till then, we wish him well with his continued research ventures.

 

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Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved for Lead Research and Development Director from China in the Field of Materials Engineering


Client’s Testimonial:
“The collaboration with North America Immigration Law Group was really a pleasant experience. The prompt response, the patience and the professional guideline make my EB1A be a well prepared and successful case. Sincere thanks!”
On March 21st, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Lead Research and Development Director in the Field of Materials Engineering (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Materials Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Lead Research and Development Director
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas
Approval Notice Date: March 21st, 2016
Processing Time: 11 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
A materials engineering expert approached North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help attain green cards for herself and her family. Based on her qualifications, the best way to do so was via EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability). As soon as she signed and returned the contract to us, we got to work putting together a strong EB-1A case on her behalf.
Case Details:
By the time we were ready to file the case, we had compiled much information on our client’s copious accomplishments. From her educational background to current research projects, we covered it all. Here is what we learned:
  • Our client earned her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Polymeric Materials from universities in her birth country of China. These advanced degrees proved to the USCIS that she is more than capable of carrying out her current duties as a lead research and development director. We also demonstrated that she is well-equipped with the knowledge needed to continue conducting outstanding research in her field of materials engineering.
  • Amongst other things, our client’s research focuses on polymer processing and functionalization, resolving equipment shortage issues, and the development of environmentally friendly and high performing coating solutions. We demonstrated that her work advances the United States’ efforts to produce cost-effective and environmentally sound synthetic materials that are central to the operation of everyday lives. Our client’s in-depth research has led to 52 published papers, one book chapter, and several patents. Furthermore, her work has collected over 800 citations, and she has conducted 9 peer reviews for several scientific journals.
Although we had amassed enough information to present a strong EB-1A case to the USCIS, we needed to ensure that the case was airtight. We prompted our client to connect with prominent materials engineers whom we helped select, and ask them for recommendation letters. Our client returned with five strong letters, all of which verified our claim that our client’s work is essential to the United States and that it progresses the work of other researchers. Here is a quote taken from one of these letters: “[Client] is a gifted individual […] I have unwavering confidence in her research abilities and affirm that her work is of great scientific merit and use for a wide variety of applications that are assuredly not confined to polymeric materials and chemical industries. Bearing this mind, it is imperative that the United States retains a researcher of such an exceptional caliber.”
Final Step towards a Green Card:
Thanks to Premium Processing, Texas Service Center only spent 11 days adjudicating our client’s EB-1A petition. Without wanting to waste any time, our client retained our services to help her file I-485 applications (last step in green card proceedings) for herself and her family. We join them as they eagerly await a positive decision from the USCIS.

 

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Success Stories: USCIS Approves EB-1A Petition for California-based Research & Development Professional from China in the Field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry


Client’s Testimonial:
“Hi, thank you for your support in getting my I-140 petition approval. Please feel free to share my case on your website. It was very good experience working with you. I will definitely recommend Wegreened.com to other people. Thank you!”
On March 15th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research & Development Professional in the Field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research & Development Professional
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: March 15th, 2016
Processing Time: 20 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) had the pleasure of working with a research & development professional from China. We helped him compile and file a strong EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition. Our client received notification of case approval just 20 days after it was filed.
Outstanding Portfolio:
EB-1A has a very high standard of law and in order to qualify for it, petitioners must meet three out of the 10 criteria set in place by the USCIS. In this case, our client’s portfolio led us to conclude that he fulfilled the following:
  1. Judge of the work of others: When we filed the case, our client had already conducted 40 peer reviews for various prominent scientific journals. We used this record to demonstrate that his opinions are valued by others in his field of pharmaceutical chemistry.
  2. Original scientific contributions: Our client’s work had collected 223 citations at the time of filing. This confirmed the fact that other researchers are progressing their work by referencing our client’s findings.
  3. Authored scholarly articles in professional journals: Our client had published 2 well-received scientific articles and 1 scientific textbook chapter.
To bolster our EB-1A petition packet, we mobilized other experts in the field. We advised our client to contact them for recommendation letters. He successfully convinced six experts to lend their support, all of whom verified our claim that our client’s research on delivery mechanisms for nanoscale pharmaceutical therapeutics benefits the United States. Here are several notable excerpts:
  • “[Client] has clearly been operating at the top of his field, and will continue to do so as he completes his current project on novel systems of glaucoma drug delivery […] [Client]is an invaluable asset to the United States pharmaceutical industry and to research efforts worldwide.”
  • “[Client] is truly a first-rate researcher who is doing a great deal to contribute to pharmaceutical chemistry, and nanobiotechnology, specifically.”
  • “[Client’s] research is vital to the continued improvement of treatment strategies for all manner of diseases, and he has helped foster the discovery of new drug delivery systems. Such advancements are an absolute necessity for the refinement of pharmaceutical development, and are critical to the preservation of public health, as well as the United States’ economic interests. For this reason, [Client’s] work in the United States must continue.”
I-485 D.I.Y Packet:
We congratulate our client on his EB-1A approval and wish him well as he embarks on the final leg of the green card journey: the I-485 application. Like many of our clients, he has opted to use our comprehensive D.I.Y. Packet to help him with his I-485 filing. We look forward to receiving an update from him once the USCIS notifies him of their decision. In the meantime, we wish him the best as he continues to advance the field of pharmaceutical chemistry.

 

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Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved for California-based Associate Professor from China in the Field of Pharmacology


Client’s Testimonial:
“I have already referred WeGreened to my friends. You are very professional and your network communication platform is also great. I appreciate your good service.”
On March 16th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Pharmacology (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Pharmacology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: March 16th, 2016
Processing Time: 6 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
An associate professor engaged the services of North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help her attain green cards for herself and her family. After evaluating her qualifications, we approved her request to file her I-140 petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. Because our client elected to file her petition using the Premium Processing option, we received an approval notice merely six days after the petition was filed.
Seeing that EB-1A petitions are held to a very high standard of law, we had to ensure that our presentation was flawless and clearly demonstrated the value of our client’s work to the United States. Amongst other things, we listed her citation count (nearly 300 citations), publication record (35 published papers), and peer review experience (40 reviews). We also detailed the fact that our client served as an editorial board member for two prominent scientific journals at the time of filing. Besides listing our client’s professional triumphs, we also noted her scholarly achievements: her Ph.D. obtained from a university in her birth country of China and a copy of her degree.
Additional Evidence:
We used recommendation letters endorsed by other expert pharmacologists as additional evidence to strengthen our EB1A petition packet. These letters supported our claim that our client’s work on epigenetic pharmacology and pain pharmacology—with a particular emphasis on tumor epigenetic therapy and chronic pain targets—are of great value to the United States. According to one of our client’s recommenders, “The work conducted by [Client] is an amazing achievement in cancer epigenetic studies and puts the field ever-closer to eradicating myriad cancers. Our inquiries could not be unfolding at better time, as cancer is still responsible for 8.2 million deaths worldwide and new cases of cancer are expected to surge up to 22 million within the next two decades.” Another prominent member of the field stated, “I am unaware of anyone more qualified than [Client] undertaking research that is so central to understanding and eradicating chronic pain for the nerve—injured. Chronic pain remains a primary cause of long—term disability, keeping individuals from working or otherwise enjoying their lives to the fullest…”
Final Step towards a Green Card:
Not long after we received a notice from Nebraska Service Center informing us that our client’s petition had been approved, we set to work putting together I-485 applications for her and her two dependents. We recently filed the applications and look forward to a favorable response from the USCIS. Till then, we would like to thank our client for choosing our law firm to help her obtain permanent residency, and we wish her well as she continues to advance her field of pharmacology.

 

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Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved for Chinese Postdoctoral Research Associate in California in the Field of Molecular Biology


Client’s Testimonial:
“That is great news! Thanks a lot for your help with my case.”
On March 15th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Molecular Biology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: March 15th, 2016
Processing Time: 8 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
This EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case involved a postdoctoral research associate from China. He hired North America Immigration Law Group when he decided that he wanted to become an American permanent resident. Once an attorney-client relationship arose, our legal team got to work putting together a strong EB-1A petition on his behalf.
One of the first things we did was help our client select experts in his field who could contribute recommendation letters in support of our EB1A petition. Our client persuaded these experts to furnish us with testimonials, and the six letters that he gathered served as additional proof that his work is relevant to the United States, particularly its medical sector. Here are a couple of quotes that firmly supported our argument:
  • “Without [Client's] sustained participation in his research, I anticipate costly delays in scientific progress in the field as a whole. His impressive background and experience in research settings has shaped [Client] into a researcher with a unique perspective and background that allow him to conduct research geared heavily towards practicality and usability. I simply do not believe that the international research community could have advanced as far as it has without [Client's] diligent work, and we continue to rely upon his insight and skills today.”
  • “[Client] has made major advancements to the scientific understanding of the world around us in a way that few other researchers have. Furthermore, he has also opened new avenues for scientific inquiry, thereby influencing scientific research well beyond the confines of his own field. For these reasons, it is clear that [Client] must be allowed to continue his work in the United States.”
Our well-prepared EB-1A petition also contained details of our client’s research on functional and X-ray structural studies of membrane and cytosolic proteins as they pertain to cell death and cell communication. These details were accompanied by his peer review, citation, and publication count, which at the time of filing stood at 30 reviews, 173 citations, and 6 publications. Thanks to Premium Processing (PP), our client received an approval notice merely eight days after we filed the case on his behalf. By paying an additional $1,225 to the USCIS, petitioners who opt for PP will receive a decision in 15 days as opposed to 4-9 months.
Overall, we handled all aspects of communication with the USCIS, leaving our client time to focus on his research in the field of molecular biology. We congratulate him on receiving a highly sought after EB1A approval, and we wish him well as he embarks on the final leg of the green card journey: the I-485 application.

 

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Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved in 10 Days for Postdoctoral Fellow in Ohio in the Field of Molecular Pathology


Client’s Testimonial:
“My I-140 got approved!!!! I am extremely happy and thankful to you for preparing my I-140. Quick, friendly and reliable service. You did a great job and I appreciate it.”
On March 14th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Molecular Pathology (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Molecular Pathology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow
Country of Origin: India
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Ohio
Approval Notice Date: March 14th, 2016
Processing Time: 10 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
This EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case involved a postdoctoral fellow immersed in the field of molecular pathology. Our client, who has years of experience conducting research on the molecular mechanisms of chronic inflammatory diseases, had suitable credentials to file his case under this visa category.
We did everything we could to gather as much information as possible on our client’s copious professional exploits. When we were ready to submit our comprehensive EB-1A petition to the USCIS, it contained details on our client’s 15 published papers, his 12 conference articles, the 18 times he conducted peer reviews, and the 137 citations gathered from his work.
In a bid to ensure that our EB-1A presentation was impenetrable, we urged our client to ask other professional molecular pathologists to lend their support. Six experts agreed to contribute recommendation letters that highlighted the value of our client’s research efforts to the United States. According to one of these letters: “In 2004, America spent an estimated $1.84 billion on patients suffering from IBD alone. Though no cure for the disease exists presently, the work that [Client] has done has greatly advanced our understanding of how the disease works and how to properly treat the symptoms. The advancements he has made have extended our understanding of IBD and its treatment in an invaluable way.”
Rapid Adjudication:
Our client’s EB-1A petition was reviewed and approved in 10 days. This was largely due to Premium Processing (PP), an option only available to specific EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 visa categories. By paying an additional $1,225 to the USCIS, our client enjoyed rapid adjudication (officers have to take action on PP cases within 15 days). We are pleased at the outcome and congratulate our client on obtaining an EB-1A approval. Now all he has to do is file an I-485 application and once that is approved, he will become an official American permanent resident.

 

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Success Stories: China-born Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Biophysics Receives EB-1A Petition Approval in 6 Days Thanks to Premium Processing


Client’s Testimonial:
“Thanks a lot for your great help.”
On March 10th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Biophysics (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Biophysics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois
Approval Notice Date: March 10th, 2016
Processing Time: 6 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
This EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) case involved a prominent postdoctoral fellow immersed in the field of biophysics. Born in China, our client has many years of experience conducting research, and has established a name for himself as one of the top biophysicists in his field.
With a Ph.D. in Biophysics and Computational Biology and various research projects focused on the molecular mechanisms and pathways of membrane transport proteins, our client had the credentials to file his I-140 petition under EB1A, which has a very high standard of law. We worked diligently to put together a strong EB-1A petition packet that highlighted his talents. Our presentation contained the following:
  1. Publication & Citation Record: When we filed the case, our client’s work had gathered 160 citations. Furthermore, he had already published 10 scientific articles and three book chapters.
  2. Encouraging Testimonials: When we first took on our client’s case, we prompted him to touch base with other influential researchers in his field and request for recommendation letters. We needed third-party opinions on the value of our client’s work to the field, and approaching fellow biophysicists was the best way to do it. Our client managed to obtain six recommendation letters, one of which stated, “Overall, these achievements of [Client] are indicative of a researcher who has reached the top of his field and is likely to continue in his path of success. Because of this, he is a great asset to the scientific community of biophysics and computational biology researchers in the United States and therefore he should be permitted to persist in his research efforts.”
  3. Peer Review Experience: The importance of our client’s insights was demonstrated through the 18 peer reviews he conducted for several prominent scientific journals. Judging the work of others is a task reserved for leaders in the field and our client’s extensive experience doing so attests to the value of his opinions to both American and international biophysicists.
Overall, the USCIS only spent 6 days adjudicating our client’s EB-1A petition before granting their approval. The compressed timeline had to do with the fact that our client chose to file his case under Premium Processing (immigration officers must take action on PP cases within 15 days as opposed to 4-9 months for regularly filed petitions). We congratulate our client on receiving an approval notice, and we wish him well as he continues to progress his field of biophysics.

 

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Success Stories: Premium Processing Allows Postdoctoral Research Associate in Illinois in the Field of Molecular Biology to Receive EB-1A Approval in 6 Days


Client’s Testimonial:
“I am happy to inform you that my I-140 EB1A was approved on 16th March. Thank you so much for your excellent help.”
On March 16th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Molecular Biology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Country of Origin: India
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois
Approval Notice Date: March 16th, 2016
Processing Time: 6 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) helped a talented postdoctoral research associate from India file two I-140 petitions: one under the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa category, and the other under EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability). It is not unusual for our clients to file two petitions at the same time as it increases their chances of getting an approval. In this case, our client’s EB-1A petition was approved whereas his EB-2 NIW petition is still pending approval. We are pleased that our client obtained an EB-1A approval because now, he does not have to wait for his priority date to become current before partaking in the second and final step of the green card process: the I-485 application.
‘Current’ Priority Date:
The USCIS has a strict quota system in place that restricts the number of green cards granted to applicants with EB-2 NIW approvals who were born in certain countries (India is one of them). As our client was born in India, he would have to wait several years for his priority date to become current if he chooses to apply for a green card based on an approved NIW petition. However, seeing that there is no quota in place for the EB-1 visa category, our client may file an I-485 any time he wants with his EB1A approval.
Our Winning EB-1A Petition:
Our job was to compile as much information as we could on our client’s professional accomplishments and put together a strong EB-1A petition packet. Our presentation was composed of our client’s eight publications, the 91 citations to his work, and the 21 times he conducted peer reviews for a number of acclaimed scientific journals. We also detailed his research projects related to heart failure, as well as investigations linked to other aspects of the human body. Based on everything we gathered, our petition packet demonstrated to the USCIS that our client’s work is important to the United States. To bolster our presentation, we incorporated recommendation letters signed by other expert molecular biologists, one of whom firmly stated, “There are few scientists capable of equaling both the sheer volume, and caliber, of [Client’s] career. I am confident in stating that he could not be replaced, and that the field of biochemical research would suffer without his presence.”
In Conclusion:
We would like to congratulate our client for surpassing this significant milestone in the long journey towards a green card. We wish him well with his I-485 application and thank him for choosing our firm to represent his EB-1A and NIW petitions.
Premium Processing:
Largely due to Premium Processing (PP), our client received an EB1A approval notice from the USCIS just six days after we filed the petition on his behalf. By paying the USCIS an extra $1,225, petitioners whose cases are filed under PP get to enjoy speedy processing: within 15 days instead of 4-9 months.

 

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Success Stories: USCIS Approves EB-1A Petition for Dutch Fellow in Massachusetts in the Field of Biomedical Sciences


Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for all your help!”
On March 9th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Fellow in the Field of Biomedical Sciences (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Biomedical Sciences
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Fellow
Country of Origin: The Netherlands
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts
Approval Notice Date: March 9th, 2016
Processing Time: 6 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
A gifted fellow from the Netherlands selected North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help her attain permanent residency. Our client’s advanced degrees and extensive experience in the field of biomedical sciences have shaped her into the leading researcher that she is today, making her a suitable candidate for EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).
EB1A Presentation:
Our comprehensive EB1A petition packet was comprised of data on our client’s 4 publications, the 172 citations to her work, and the 6 instances she conducted peer reviews for 2 scientific journals. We also encouraged our client to touch base with other influential researchers in her field and request for recommendation letters. She did not disappoint, and managed to gather six testimonials that confirmed the importance of her research on neurological diseases. Using these letters and the myriad of information we had gathered, we demonstrated to the USCIS that our client’s investigations significantly impact the United States medical system as well as various other scientific fields aside from her own. According to one of her recommenders (a distinguished professor at one of the country’s top universities): “The fact that [Client’s] work is applicable in so many fields has made her scientific discoveries important and influential around the world and distinguished her among her peers as a researcher at the top of her field, whose absence in the scientific community of biomedical researchers in the United States would be detrimental to further progress.”
Premium Processing:
Like many of our EB-1 clients, this fellow opted to file her case under Premium Processing (PP) as it allowed her to shorten the overall time spent waiting for the USCIS to make a decision. In this case, she received an approval notice within 6 days (it takes the USCIS between 4-9 months to take action on I-140 petitions filed under regular processing). Although it costs $1,225 more, PP is a good option for petitioners who are reluctant to wait several months for the USCIS to deal with their case.
Final Step:
Our client chose to file her I-485 application using our D.I.Y. Packet (only available to clients who retained us for their I-140 petition). This packet contains clear instructions on how to file an I-485 application. We wish our client the best with this, and we look forward to receiving an update from her regarding her application.

 

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Success Stories: NIW Petition Approved by Texas Service Center for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Tennessee in the Field of Physical Chemistry


Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for your assistance and your tireless efforts in making sure that this case was well prepared with a lot of care and attention to details. You did a very commendable job in ensuring that there were no loopholes that could result to delays, any hitch and RFE. I am overwhelmed by these news. You are simply the best!!! I will definitely refer my friends to you.”
On March 7th, 2016, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Physical Chemistry (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Physical Chemistry
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Country of Origin: Kenya
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Tennessee
Approval Notice Date: March 7th, 2016
Processing Time: 8 months, 1 day
 
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) was hired to help a postdoctoral research associate from Kenya get his I-140 petition approved. Here are the several stages that we went through before emerging victorious on the other side with an approval notice from the USCIS.
  1. Evaluation: Before initiating the attorney-client relationship, we carefully evaluated our client’s credentials to establish if he qualified for a green card. Once we determined that he possessed the necessary credentials, we conducted further evaluations to determine which visa category to file his I-140 petition under. In this case, we decided to file our client’s petition under EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).
  1. Gathering Recommendation Letters: Once our client had signed and returned the contract to us, we helped him narrow down a list of potential recommenders who could provide us with strong testimonials. We made sure that the elected recommenders were influential experts in our client’s field of physical chemistry. The six recommenders whom we selected all agreed to lend their support, and the recommendation letters that they signed off on were incorporated into our well-balanced EB-2 NIW petition packet. These letters furnished the USCIS with proof that our client’s work on gas phase chemical dynamics and spectroscopy is of great importance to the United States.
  1. Compiling Evidence: As with any legal case, we had to ensure that we had sufficient proof to argue our stand that our client deserved to get one step closer to permanent residency. We used Google Scholar to determine the total number of citations to our client’s work (37 citations) and established that he had published a dozen scientific papers. We used these figures, along with additional evidence that we had gathered, to convince the USCIS that our client’s investigations contribute to the American combustion industry, specifically in terms of furthering the nation’s understanding of various environments, such as those found in soot-forming processes. Our NIW petition also included a copy of our client’s Ph.D. in Chemistry and its corresponding transcripts—to prove that he is equipped with the theoretical knowledge and skills to conduct outstanding research.
  1. Refining and Submitting the Petition: After several months of carefully compiling everything we needed to present a strong case to the USCIS, we prepared a well-worded petition letter to summarize all of our findings. We then submitted the comprehensive NIW petition packet on our client’s behalf and waited for a verdict from Texas Service Center. As is clear from the publication of this success story, they approved our petition.
We would like to congratulate our client for surpassing this significant hurdle in the green card journey, and we wish him and his family well as they embark on the final portion of the journey towards permanent residency.

 

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Success Stories: NIW Petition Approved for Iranian Assistant Professor in North Carolina in the Field of Control Systems Engineering


Client’s Testimonial:
"Thanks for the update."
On March 11th, 2016, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Control Systems Engineering (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Control Systems Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor
Country of Origin: Iran
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina
Approval Notice Date: March 11th, 2016
Processing Time: 8 months, 5 days
 
Case Summary:
A prominent assistant professor from Iran hired North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help him attain a green card via EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). As soon as an attorney-client relationship arose, we got to work building a strong NIW case for our client. Here are some of the most important things our petition focused on:
  1. Value of Work: Using Google Scholar and similar references, we established that our client’s work had earned 89 citations and that he had published half a dozen journal articles, 1 monograph, 1 book chapter, and numerous conference papers. We also noted the 17 times he conducted peer reviews for scientific journals and conferences. Not only did we demonstrate the value of our client’s research findings to other researchers in the field of control systems engineering, we also demonstrated the value of his work to the United States as a whole, particularly the country’s space exploration efforts, military, healthcare, and transportation technologies.
  2. Research Topics: We carefully reviewed and outlined our client’s development of control systems for use in autonomous vehicles. By understanding the core of our client’s research, we were able to argue its significance to the research community as well as to the United States. We also convinced the USCIS that only a handful of other researchers can attain such meritorious research results.
  3. Support from Peers: Third-party support played a crucial role in our presentation. We started off by helping our client narrow down a list of possible recommenders who could attest to the usefulness of his work. We then urged our client to contact these people—all of whom are experts in the field—and request for recommendation letters. Our client obtained five letters, one of which described his work as “… truly impressive.” Another recommender stated that “ […] [T]he ongoing nature of space exploration, environmental modeling, unmanned surveillance, and the heightened risks posed by climate change, international terrorism, and so forth, make [Client’s] work imperative to this country for many years to come.”
Our presentation of our client’s strong credentials and significance of his work to the United States persuaded the USCIS to approve his EB-2 NIW petition. We are extremely pleased at the outcome and would like to congratulate our client for overcoming such a significant hurdle. We now shift our attention towards the final step of the green card process. As our client chose to file I-485 applications for himself and his wife while his NIW petition was pending approval, we estimate that the USCIS should make a decision on their I-485s soon. Once those are approved, our client and his wife will become permanent residents. We join them as they await optimistic news.

 

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Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved for Postdoctoral Research Fellow from China in the Field of Pharmacology


Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for your help…”
On March 14th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Field of Pharmacology (Approval Notice).
 
 
 
General Field: Pharmacology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas
Approval Notice Date: March 14th, 2016
Processing Time: 20 Days (Premium Processing Requested)
 
Case Summary:
Largely thanks to Premium Processing (PP), this postdoctoral research fellow from China received an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval in just 20 days. It would have taken him between 4-9 months to receive an approval notice had he not upgraded his case to PP—which our legal team did on his behalf a week after it was initially filed.
North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) worked diligently to put together a strong EB-1A petition packet for our client. Plenty of attention to detail was paid, and the resulting petition was composed of a myriad of information related to our client’s various academic and professional triumphs. These included the 207 citations to his work, his 8 published papers, and the 50 times he assessed the work of his peers for high impact scientific journals.
Our petition packet also contained six recommendation letters provided by other prominent pharmacologists, all of whom had either worked with our client or had used his research findings to advance their own investigations. One of our client’s recommenders had this to say about his work: “Clearly, his work has proven to be so essential to the development of further progress in signaling mechanisms that it is already being used to develop new drugs. [Client’s] work is also important to cell and molecular biology […] I believe that it is in the best interest of the U.S. to maintain his presence in the country so as to ensure the use of his talents for growth of this sector. All these facts affirm [Client’s] place as one of the most significant contributors to his field in recent history, and suggest his ability to continually produce vastly impactful work.”
Final Step in the Green Card Process:
The final step towards a green card involves filing an I-485 application. We recently filed these applications for our client and his spouse, and we join them as they eagerly await a favorable outcome from the USCIS. We would like to thank our client for selecting our firm to represent his case, and we wish him well as he continues to progress his field of pharmacology.

 

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