Case Summary:

The I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) is designed for individuals who want to work or continue their research in the U.S. for the benefit of the country. Our firm helps such clients right from their petition writings to the approval of the case. Over the years we have collected a record of over 32,000 successful petitions which has given us enormous insight into the process.

So, when an Indian associate physicist in nuclear physics came to us, we made certain to employ the best of our team to prepare his case for filing. Our team dug up details of his academic and professional accomplishments such as the following:

• His proposed endeavor was to work on utilizing nuclear physics techniques to analyze the early stages of the universe and the nature of matter at the most fundamental level. He wanted to develop technologies for radiation and high energy ionizing particle detection, ultra-fast electronics, data acquisition systems, quantum computers, and machine learning tools.
• His endeavor is clearly of great importance because it advances scientific understanding and has numerous applications for medical industries. His research involving particle physics contributes to the development of new and advanced medical technology, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cancer therapy.

• Various applications of his research are:

1) Neutron therapy is also effective against large tumors because neutron therapy involves high energy and deep penetration.
2) PET scan technology was developed using particle physics detectors designed to sense individual photons of light.
3) Silicon tracking detectors are also used in the medical industry to further scientific understanding of inner retina workings and to use this new knowledge to develop retinal prosthetics for artificial vision.

Thus, we showed that our client’s particle physics research contributes to the advancement of these valuable industrial applications.

• His proposed endeavor also has broad implications for the United States since his high-energy nuclear physics research directly benefits U.S. homeland security and industry.
• Due to its clear national importance, his research has in fact been supported with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
• Not only this, but he has also completed at least 30 reviews to date and his research has resulted in 39 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 of them first-authored), 9 conference papers (5 of them first-authored), and 2 book chapters. These publications have been cited a massive total of 4,146 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of nuclear physics.
• We also added detailed descriptions of 3 of his key projects as evidence of his contributions to and expertise in the field of nuclear physics.
• Over a period of 15 years, he has pursued research directly related to his proposed endeavor which has equipped him with all the necessary experience to continue his work here in the U.S.
• We also got 4 reference letters from other experts who corroborated this information and acclaimed the value of his work.

These factors when weighed by the USCIS, tilted the scales in favor of our client winning him the approval only 2 months and 4 days later. We are proud of having had the opportunity to help him get it and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.