Success Stories: Unemployed Client in the Field of Chemistry in North Carolina Receives EB-2 NIW Approval
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On January 29, 2014, A Client Who Was Without A Job at the Time of Filing Her EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition Received Approval 3 Months, 25 Days After Filing (Approval Notice)
General Field: Chemistry
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Unemployed
Country of Origin: Iran
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina
Approval Notice Date: January 29, 2014
Processing Time: 3 Months, 25 Days (including RFE response)
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.comrepresented a client in the field of Chemistry who was unemployed at the time of filing her EB-2 NIW petition. This particular client had researched nanotechnology and materials focusing on the advancement of nanoelectrocatalysts and nano-components needed for solar fuel electrodes, chemical sensing, carbon nanotubes, and electrospinning. Her research resulted in 4 conference presentations, 2 US patents, 13 Iranian patents, and 14 scientific articles. This work had been cited 161 times at the time of filing her case, demonstrating that her research is recognized across the field of Chemistry. One recommender informed: “[Client’s] participation in the further development of nanotechnology in various scientific fields will ensure the field's future success. [Client’s] unique skills can be beneficial for future success of the United States in nanoscience and nanotechnology.” This EB-2 NIW petition was approved 3 months, 25 days after submission, including the time taken to respond to an issued RFE.

