Success Stories: NIW Petition Approved for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Missouri in the Field of Radiochemistry and Material Chemistry
We Received EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval (Approval Notice) on May 15th, 2014 for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Radiochemistry and Material Chemistry
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Country of Origin: Jamaica
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Missouri
Approval Notice Date: May 16, 2014
Processing Time: 5 months, 27 days
In this case, the client that North America Immigration Law Group - WeGreened.com had the pleasure of working with was a Postdoctoral Research Associate from Jamaica. He had been dedicated to advancements in the fields of radiochemistry and nanoscience, specifically in the development of new systems for the cyclotron production of radioisotopes and in the synthesis of uniformed nanoparticles. We successfully demonstrated that his continued employment in the field would benefit those in his field, as well as the citizens of the United States at large. In order for our client’s case to be successful, we submitted extensive documentation proving his highly significant contributions to his field, including 6 peer-reviewed articles published in leading field journals. At the time we filed his case, these publications had been cited at least 77 times and the majority of these citations were by independent and international researchers from institutions around the world, indicating the global significance of his research work. The pertinent vitality of his contributions to the national interest was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “Moreover, [his] contribution to the field of radiochemistry can be delineated through a formal understanding that his research in this area represents the only active research into the cyclotron production of 99mTc based in the United States. An area of strict national importance for our healthcare system, [he] has aimed at contributing to the short supply of this most critical radionuclide, this research addresses this issue directly. In addition, the use of molybdenum carbide has also opened up the possibility to investigate the use of other carbides as solid targets.” Through extensive documentation, we were able to successfully argue that our client would serve the national interest to a significantly greater degree than others with similar education and experience. His NIW petition was approved in 5 months and 27 days.