Case Summary:

As an expert in the field of atmospheric physics, our NIW (National Interest Waiver) client from Sri Lanka had a proposed endeavor to continue his research on developing and improving aerosol and cloud remote sensing methods. He wanted to improve understanding of the impact of aerosols and clouds on climate and weather and to advance solutions for the negative impacts of climate change. This clearly meant that his proposed endeavor was of great importance because it provides a deeper understanding of climate change. His research focuses on clarifying the contentious and uncertain role that clouds and aerosols have in promoting or inhibiting continued climate change.

He came to us armed with a Ph.D. When we looked into his academic and professional career, we were impressed. Our team having thus ascertained how to go about his case made sure to clue in the following factors for an excellent petition:

• A detailed description of his proposed endeavor and its importance to the United States of America was included in the petition.
• Samples of his research work from across his career thus far were included to illustrate his continued contribution to the field.
• Letters of recommendation from other experts in his and in the allied fields were used to show how well received his research was. Two of these said the following:

“[The client] has tackled the issue of climate change from an atmospheric physics perspective. In more detail, he uses his extensive knowledge of cloud and aerosol interactions to illuminate how these factors influence short-term weather patterns as well as long-term climate concerns. Considering that the incorporation of aerosols further complicates our ability to forecast the influence of clouds on climate, [client’s] research is an invaluable tool for comprehending our shifting atmosphere and predicting the detrimental results of climate change.”

“[The client’s] research is clearly beneficial to the field but also holds particular salience to the United States. While the presence of aerosols in our atmosphere is caused by a variety of factors, the intentional or accidental burning of fuels, crops, and forests releases massive amounts of carbon dioxide as well as carbon aerosols. [Client’s] research helps scientists understand the indirect consequences of aerosols in the atmosphere. As a result, his work supports an improved national understanding and response to the growing effects of climate change.”

• Due to the clear national importance of his work in the field, his research has in fact been supported with funding from NASA.
• His research has also resulted in 4 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored).
• Additionally, his publications have been cited a total of 76 times according to Google Scholar.

We are thus proud of having represented him in this case and we look forward to further collaboration with him in the future.