Success Stories: A Ph.D. Candidate in the Field of Theoretical Physics Secures NIW Approval with the constant support of our Experts
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you sincerely for all your help.”
On April 9th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Ph.D. Candidate in the Field of Theoretical Physics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Theoretical Physics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. Candidate
Country of Origin: South Korea
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: April 9th, 2021
Processing Time: 7 months, 15 days
Case Summary:
An EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition was approved for a Ph.D. Candidate in the field of theoretical physics from South Korea. Before starting with a client-attorney agreement, the North American Immigration Law Group judged his provided credentials to determine his NIW’s success. We asserted that we could lead him to obtain the national interest waiver after a thorough evaluation only.
Our team thus followed a proficient process of analyzing his background, paperwork, and the associated evidence, and we were then only confident that they were enough to persuade USCIS and get our client the NIW approval. We highlighted the following aspects to make his case a success:
- His work has resulted in 9 peer-reviewed journal articles.
- A splendid record of obtaining 361 citations in other peer-reviewed journal articles.
- His research has garnered attention from several government funding agencies including the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, symbolizing that client’s research directly contributes to the DoE’s goal of improving America’s nuclear energy program.
- Also, the following statement is excerpted from the four recommendation letters submitted:
The totality of this evidence shows that our client is one of that small percentage who has risen to the very top of his field and has sustained both national and international acclaim.
He is therefore fully qualified as an individual of extraordinary ability in his field of expertise and thus was granted his NIW approval despite waiting for a long time. His I-485 approval is also currently in active status. We would sincerely like to thank him for choosing our law firm for the I-140 and I-485 petitions and wish him success in his future endeavors.

