Success Stories: National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approval for an Application Development Scientist in the Field of Materials Science in Less Than 8 Months Without any Request for Evidence

Client’s Testimonial:

“I was initially concerned about the possibility of rejection in my NIW application based on my low citations and publications. However, I received professional guidance and suggestions to prepare my case immediately and effectively. The Lawyer helps with the petition and process diligently and the team meticulously checked EVERY document before submitting the petition. The guidance and support throughout this process have been invaluable, and I truly appreciate the effort Chen Immigration Team put into helping me achieve this milestone.”

On January 22^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Application Development Scientist in the Field of Materials Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Materials Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Application Development Scientist

Country of Origin: Taiwan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Tennessee

Approval Notice Date: January 22^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 7 months, 13 days (Premium Processing Requested on November 21^st, 2024, with guidance by Chen)

Case Summary:Our client, a development scientist from Taiwan, chose the North America Immigration Law Group because he trusted that we would work diligently to present a strong case on his behalf. As shown by the approval notice, we met his expectations.

Proposed Endeavor of National Importance: The scientist’s research revolves around advances in electrochemical methods for the development of eco-friendly coatings that mitigate the environmental and health hazards associated with traditional coating materials. We confirmed his research has substantial merit for the United States as it significantly contributes to national economic growth, as the U.S. paints and coatings market was valued at $19.01 billion in 2022 and is projected to sustain a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% from 2023 to 2030, demonstrating the continued and rising demand for innovation in paints and coatings.

Persuasive Presentation: With a Ph.D. in materials science and extensive research experience, our client had strong qualifications for the national interest waiver. His professional background further increased the likelihood of his petition being approved. In his EB-2 NIW petition, we detailed his peer review experience (13 reviews), citation count (60 at the time of filing), and publication record (6 peer-reviewed articles, 5 of which were first-authored).

Strong Recommendation: Our client’s reputation in his field secured strong endorsements from his peers. We encouraged him to request recommendation letters from experts, and two agreed to support his petition. One expert stated:

“[Client] is a materials science researcher at the highest echelon of our field. He has proven his expertise through his impactful research into the corrosion of tinplate cans used for food storage, as well as his impressive record of publication in distinguished journals. Thus, [client’s]record of achievement to date more than evidences the indispensability of his research to the United States.”

Funding from a Major Institution: Due to the national significance of his research, our client’s work was funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, which supports research aimed at addressing agricultural challenges and benefiting the nation’s future.

Obtaining Petition Approval: This EB-2 NIW approval is another example of our firm’s commitment to helping clients achieve their green card goals. As a fruitful result, the USCIS finally approved our client’s NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition without any Request for Evidence (RFE).

We are thrilled for our client’s success and grateful that he chose us to assist with his petition. We wish him the best and look forward to his continued success.

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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