Success Stories: A Ph.D. Candidate in the Field of Theoretical Physics Secures NIW Approval with the constant support of our Experts

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you sincerely for all your help.”

On April 9^th, 2021, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Ph.D. Candidate in the Field of Theoretical Physics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Theoretical Physics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. Candidate

Country of Origin: South Korea

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: April 9^th, 2021

Processing Time: 7 months, 15 days

Case Summary:

An EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition was approved for a Ph.D. Candidate in the field of theoretical physics from South Korea. Before starting with a client-attorney agreement, the North American Immigration Law Group judged his provided credentials to determine his NIW’s success. We asserted that we could lead him to obtain the national interest waiver after a thorough evaluation only.

Our team thus followed a proficient process of analyzing his background, paperwork, and the associated evidence, and we were then only confident that they were enough to persuade USCIS and get our client the NIW approval. We highlighted the following aspects to make his case a success:

His work has resulted in 9 peer-reviewed journal articles.
A splendid record of obtaining 361 citations in other peer-reviewed journal articles.
His research has garnered attention from several government funding agencies including the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, symbolizing that client’s research directly contributes to the DoE’s goal of improving America’s nuclear energy program.

Furthermore, considering the impactful articles the client has published, the numerous citations his work has attained, and the funding it has been granted, he has proven himself to be a prominent and influential member of the field, having provided many important and significant contributions that are addressing the needs of both the academic and greater community.

Also, the following statement is excerpted from the four recommendation letters submitted:

“According to the [client’s] publications, his work has already been supported by the National Science Foundation, one of the foremost financial backers of critical scientific research in the United States, in the form of funding. The funding again serves to show that [client’s] research falls in line with the scientific endeavors of the United States. So, if the United States truly values continued developments in the study of theoretical physics, it is within the country’ best interests to continue its support and his ongoing research efforts.”

The totality of this evidence shows that our client is one of that small percentage who has risen to the very top of his field and has sustained both national and international acclaim.

He is therefore fully qualified as an individual of extraordinary ability in his field of expertise and thus was granted his NIW approval despite waiting for a long time. His I-485 approval is also currently in active status. We would sincerely like to thank him for choosing our law firm for the I-140 and I-485 petitions and wish him success in his future endeavors.

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