Success Story: NIW Approved For An Applied Physics Expert From Spain With Our Expert’s Strategy

Posted by wegreened on November 4, 2026 in NIW,Applied Physics

Client’s Testimonial:

“Having wegreened support during this nerve-racking process made it more comfortable. They caught many small mistakes and inconsistencies I made in my drafts and application files so I felt safe when we filed the I-140 NIW. I would recommend it.”

On September 25^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Applied Physics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Applied Physics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher

Country of Origin: Spain

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: September 25^th, 2026

Processing Time: 1 month, 29 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Holding a Ph.D. in materials science, the client addresses these critical analytical bottlenecks as an expert researcher in applied physics. His proposed endeavor focuses on developing advanced nanophotonic optical tweezer platforms enhanced by quantum-enabled photonic techniques.

Demonstrating Extraordinary Impact to USCIS

To establish that the client met the three-prong test under Matter of Dhanasar, North America Immigration Law Group presented an analytical, evidence-based narrative rather than relying on raw numbers alone:

Scholarly Productivity: Documented a strong body of work comprising 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored and 3 co-first-authored), 3 conference abstracts, 1 first-authored preprint, and 1 in-preparation manuscript.
Citation Standings & Percentiles: Showcased 414 citations accrued across his published research.
Independent Scientific Reliance: Highlighted clear evidence showing that independent research teams around the world actively rely on his designs.
Professional Authority: Verified his expertise through his service as a peer reviewer, having completed at least 6 manuscript evaluations for leading scientific journals in physics and nanotechnology.

Recommendation Endorsement & Petition Approval

The client’s petition was reinforced by 2 recommendation letters from prominent experts in applied physics who confirmed the technical originality, clinical relevance, and national importance of his research.

By linking the client's academic background, top-tier citation percentiles, independent scientific reliance, and alignment with federal research priorities into a cohesive legal filing, our firm successfully secured his I-140 NIW approval under Direct Premium Processing. We congratulate the client and look forward to his continued advancements in applied physics and biomedical sensing in the United States.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(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%