Success Stories: A South Korean Postdoctoral Scholar Specializing in Materials Science Receives NIW Petition Approval and Is Now Ready for Immigrant Visa Processing
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On February 24th, 2017, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Field of Materials Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Materials Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Scholar
Country of Origin: South Korea
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Nevada
Approval Notice Date: February 24th, 2017
Processing Time: 10 months, 9 days
Case Summary:
When a South Korean postdoctoral scholar approached North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) for assistance with filing an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, we first analyzed his credentials to assess his chances of approval. Once we determined that we could help him obtain the national interest waiver, we got to work putting together a solid case for him. The particulars of the NIW case are as follows:
- Our client's notable educational background consisted of a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering earned from a leading American institute. Years of research specifically focused on nanomaterials and their applications by our client directly contributes to the electronics, solar, and 3D printing industries of the United States. This cutting-edge research spearheaded by our client further leads to the creation of higher-performance electronic devices and more efficient use of solar energy for electricity. Therefore, it benefits the United States to recognize our client's laudable contributions and allow him to continue his research in the country.
- Our client also possessed an impressive publication and citation record –– 13 peer-reviewed journal publications, 7 of them first authored, which had already secured 111 citations at the time of filing. This gave a clear idea of our client's interest in research and how widespread his influence is in the field of materials science. Additionally, he had a US provisional patent to his credit. Overall, a bulk of our client’s NIW petition was based on these achievements, and they assured the USCIS of the merits of allowing him to further his research career in the United States.
- To strengthen our client's NIW petition further, we suggested that he collect recommendation letters from other experts in the field. Our client managed to gather 4 such letters from fellow materials science experts, one of which stated: "As one of the most prominent names in the field of materials science, [Client] has consistently and considerably advanced the production of composite materials, strengthening subsequent research projects and production methodologies throughout both his field and fields that utilize composite materials." These words, along with similar words of appreciation in the other 3 letters, supported our client's worthiness for the national interest waiver.