Success Stories: Research Associate in the Field of Environmental Engineering in California Receives EB-2 NIW Approval

A Postdoctoral Scholar and Research Associate in the Field of Environmental Engineering Received EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval On January 21, 2014—Exactly 3 Months After Filing His Petition (Approval Notice)

General Field: Environmental Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Scholar and Research Associate

Country of Origin: Iran

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: January 21, 2014

Processing Time: 3 Months

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com represented a postdoctoral scholar and research assistant in the field of Environmental Engineering whose work had focused on determining the toxicological mechanisms and chemical composition of particulate matter. One of the research projects taken on by the client was the exploration of volatile organic compounds and semi-volatile organic compounds, along with their contribution to the formation of secondary organic aerosols and the negative health effects that they induce. His work had resulted in 4 first-authored journal articles and 10 co-authored articles at the time of case filing. These journal articles had been cited a total of 101 times at the time the petition was filed, demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of environmental engineering. An expert in the field, as well as an independent recommender for the client, noted the following: “The body of his research has helped scientists in the U.S. bridge contemporary knowledge between what we understand of air pollution sources, the physicochemical characteristics of ambient particulate matter, and their association with toxicity and adverse human health effects. He has enabled scientists to better define, interpret, and target emission regulations and air quality standards, which will result in significantly greater societal benefits as far as protecting public health and the environment is concerned.” This EB-2 NIW petition received approval in exactly 3 months.

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