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On March 1st, 2016, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Civil Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Civil Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor
Country of Origin: Turkey
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: N/A
Approval Notice Date: March 1st, 2016
Processing Time: 4 months, 7 days
Case Summary:
An associate professor working in the field of civil engineering approached North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) for help. He wanted to become an American permanent resident and although he had strong credentials, he needed professional help to refine and strengthen his petition to the USCIS. We carefully evaluated his qualifications and determined that he was a suitable candidate for EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). Here are several reasons why:
- Strong Publication Record
When we filed the case, our client had the following publications to his name: 15 peer-reviewed journal articles, two book chapters, and over 31 international conference proceedings.
- Impressive Citation Count
Our client’s work had gathered an impressive 223 citations at the time of filing, illustrating the significance of his insights to other scientists.
- Compelling Research Efforts
Our client has extensive experience in the field of civil engineering. His advanced degrees have armed him with the necessary knowledge to carry out elaborate research projects on the effects of mass movement type natural hazards on structural response and developed vulnerability functions defined by tolerance states under specific stress conditions. Based on what we gathered, our legal team convinced the USCIS that our client’s research directly contributes to civil engineering and architecture, as well as affects progress in computational modeling and geology. We demonstrated that his algorithm design and predictive models of how structures and structural elements—such as footings and drilled shafts—behave in conditions where loose and granular soil constrain design contribute to the United States’ development of resilient economic infrastructure.
- Solid Additional Evidence
As with all our cases, we encouraged our client to reach out to other leading civil engineers and request for letters of support. Four experts agreed to help and their letters were incorporated into our thorough EB-2 NIW petition packet. One of these letters stated, “Considering the public and scientific benefits of [Client’s] civil engineering expertise, I cannot think of a better qualified candidate to bring these predictive strategies to the United States.”
Immigrant Visa Processing (IVP):
Now that our client’s NIW petition has been approved, he is now ready to move on to the final step of the green card process. As he is currently not residing in the United States, this step involves applying for an immigrant visa, which can be done at an American embassy or consulate in his country of residence. Once our client and his dependents have been granted their immigrant visas, they may enter the U.S. as permanent residents. We wish our client all the best with the final leg of his green card journey.