Case Summary:

We are pleased to be able to sway USCIS of our client’s intended research here in the United States on integrating state-of-the-art computational methods with sustainable design principles to identify the most efficient energy solutions for individual buildings and collective urban infrastructure in order to advance urban building energy efficiency. After examining her research background, we concluded that her proposed endeavor is of great importance because it benefits the global economy and public health.

When our client, a Ph.D. in civil engineering, hired North America Immigration Law Group to file an I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition to help her take the first step toward obtaining a green card, we carefully reviewed her qualifications and decided to assist her succeed in the NIW visa category. With over 32K approved cases, we were confident in providing our client with our full support in convincing USCIS of her commitment to remain in the nation and addressing the critical concerns related to maximizing building energy efficiency. To reach our intended pursuit of successful NIW approval, we focused on the following details:

• It is noteworthy to mention that her proposed work led to regular invitations to conduct peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals in the field. At the time of filing, she had completed 30 peer reviews, proving she is very knowledgeable in the field.
• Moreover, we documented the 44 citations, gathered from the 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored) and 4 peer-reviewed conference papers (1 first-authored) she published in no fewer than 2 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals, indicating that our client has provided independent scholars from around the world with viable techniques for studying challenging topics in the field of architectural engineering.

To bolster her NIW case further, we incorporated the detailed descriptions of 3 of her key projects that have been included as evidence of her contributions to and expertise in the field of architectural engineering. These project summaries are complemented by expert commentaries that emphasize her use of innovative methodologies, the nature of her breakthroughs, and the ways that her unique findings have been applied throughout the field.

As it turned out, we were able to persuade USCIS that her transformative technology has significant implications for urban sustainability and policy decisions, making a critical contribution to greener, more efficient cities. Just 6 days after we filed her NIW petition with USCIS, our client bagged her NIW approval with flying colors, saving her from a long wait or an unpleasant surprise with an RFE. Also, we appreciate the USCIS’s NIW premium processing service, which enables petitioners to benefit from expedited adjudication rather than having to wait 9 to 12 months for approval. Under this program, the USCIS acts on the case within forty-five business days. We are grateful that she chose our law firm for her I-140 petition.