Success Stories: Just 48 Days after Filing, an Iranian Materials Science Research Assistant in Virginia was Granted NIW Petition Approval

Posted by wegreened on September 1, 2016 in NIW, Materials Engineering (Textile Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Science)

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“Thank you very much for your email! I am so happy and thankful to you for all your guidance and advice during my I-140 applications.”

On May 2^nd, 2016, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Assistant in the Field of Materials Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Materials Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Iran

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Virginia

Approval Notice Date: May 2^nd, 2016

Processing Time: 48 Days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) was hired by an Iranian research assistant to put together and submit an eloquent EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition dossier on his behalf. The USCIS responded to our presentation in a positive manner and granted their approval in merely 48 days. This is extremely impressive as they usually spend between 4-9 months adjudicating I-140 petitions.

With a Ph.D. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and extensive involvement in the field of materials science, our client was a suitable candidate for the national interest waiver. We focused on his professional performance and built a strong case around his various achievements. Amongst other things, we detailed the 357 citations to his work and the 7 published scientific articles to his name. We also noted the firm support that he gathered from his peers in the form of recommendation letters. Here are a couple of excerpts:

“If America is to lead the globe in green technologies, it is vital that [Client] remain here to continue his research. Without his sustained research efforts, I fear that progress on this front will be hindered unnecessarily and with deleterious consequences for environmental and public health.”

“While there are many other scientists working in this field, the skillful and inventive nature of [Client’s] research, which is made possible only by his masterful expertise of both chemistry and nanotechnology, has led to unique and revolutionary developments that are of great significance for technology advancements and economic gains.”

Our client’s EB-2 NIW petition also detailed his many research efforts focused on the synthesis of nanoporous materials. Thanks to the research summary which our client sent us so that we could better understand his work, we were able to determine that his research directly contributes to improvements in catalytic activity and the synthesis of more efficient and selective nanoporous materials for gas separation and gas storage. Additionally, his nanoporous organic polymer and super-selective electrode research efforts are contributing to the U.S.’ attempts to reduce greenhouse emissions and detect mercury contamination in water sources, respectively.

We are considerably pleased that the USCIS approved our client’s EB-2 NIW petition. This approval is yet another win for our law firm as it demonstrates our commitment to helping every client get as close as they want to their green card goals.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%