Success Stories: PP Upgrade and Our Team’s Efforts Help a Research Associate in Atmospheric Physics from Sri Lanka Obtain NIW Approval Quickly

Posted by wegreened on June 26, 2023 in NIW, Physics (Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Biophysics, Optics, Photonics, Plasma)

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On March 2^nd, 2023, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Atmospheric Physics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Atmospheric Physics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: Sri Lanka

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: March 2^nd, 2023

Processing Time: 2 months, 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

The I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) victory of a Sri Lankan research associate was made possible by including the following information in his petition document:

He had a Ph.D. in physics and was working as a research associate in atmospheric physics at the time of application.
As an expert in the field of atmospheric physics, his proposed endeavor was to work on the integration of physical measurements with machine learning and remote sensing technology to develop low-cost, effective air quality monitoring systems and other holistic environmental sensing systems.
His research endeavor was of evident importance because it increases accessibility to environmental monitoring, especially the monitoring of air pollution, a significant public health threat. And more specifically, this endeavor also had broad implications for the United States since the American Lung Association reports that at least 137 million Americans live in places with failing air quality grades.
Due to its clear national importance, his research has also been supported with funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Science Foundation, the Army Medical Research and Development Command, SOFWERX, and Downwinders at Risk.
His research has resulted in 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 of them first-authored) and 2 book chapters (1 of them first-authored) which have been cited a total of 44 times according to Google Scholar.
Not only this, but his research has also been covered by major media, including the Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, and Star-Telegram.
Over a period of 6 years, his understanding of the field has matured a great deal and has made him a reliable source in the area of study. This is also why he could get 2 letters of recommendation from other experts in his field.

When the filing was complete, the client decided to upgrade his case to premium processing almost 54 days later. This expedited the approval process and got him the victory just 17 days later.

We are proud to say that we helped him in this case and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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(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%