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On February 26th, 2016, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Engineer in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Electrical Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Engineer
Country of Origin: Iran
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: February 26th, 2016
Processing Time: 13 months, 5 days
Case Summary:
A senior engineer engaged in the field of electrical engineering contracted North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help him file an I-140 petition (first step towards a green card). We carefully evaluated his credentials and determined that he qualified to file his case under the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa category. Here are some of the reasons why we thought so:
- Publications & Citations
One of the first things we determined was our client’s publication and citation record. At the time of filing, his research had resulted in 54 citations and he had published 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 conference papers, and held 1 patent.
- Experience in the Field
Our client’s educational background (Ph.D. in Electromagnetics) and years of experience in the field of electrical engineering supplied him with the expertise and proficiency to carry out top quality research. We established that it will allow him to continue producing research results that are extremely beneficial to the United States.
- Beneficial Research Projects
Our client’s work is currently focused on developing novel optical metasurfaces for a range of applications. We determined that our client’s research results impact nanotechnology development, the technology industry, and the economy. Additionally, his work contributes to American public safety, national security, civil engineering, and infrastructure protection.
We further fortified our EB-2 NIW petition dossier by encouraging our client to gather recommendation letters from other experts in his field. To our delight, six experts agreed to lend their support. Their letters served as strong evidence that our client’s research is extremely relevant to the nation. For instance, one of our client’s recommenders described him as “…a strong researcher in the essential field of electromagnetics.” Another expert stated, “I have seen nothing but excellent, driven, and innovative research come from [Client]. His sustained record of such as a high level of success in his research and professional pursuits indicates to me that he will continue to have similar success in the future.”
Extended Adjudication Timeframe:
Although our client clearly had strong credentials, the USCIS took longer than average to adjudicate his case. Overall, we waited over 13 months before they ultimately granted their approval. We were notified that our client’s NIW petition was transferred twice and we raised a service request six months after we filed the case. This case approval is another example of our dedication to helping every client get a step closer to their green card no matter how long it may take. North America Immigration Law Group would like to thank our client for choosing us to represent his case, and we wish him all the best with his continued research efforts.