Success Stories: NIW Approval was Assured for a Software Engineer from China in Only 5 days, Thanks to USCIS’s Expedited Services

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for the exciting news! I’m so very surprised by the approval itself and how soon it arrived. Thanks a lot for your timely help and detailed guidance.”

On January 22^nd, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Software Engineer in the Field of Physics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Physics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Software Engineer

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: January 22^nd, 2024

Processing Time: 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We were hired to represent a software engineer from China, who filed an I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. The client’s work involved developing modern machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for the advancement of space science to provide a better understanding of the electromagnetic fields that surround the Earth.

A portion of our job was proving that our client’s accomplishments—a Ph.D. in physics—make him a member of the professions with advanced degrees. Furthermore, maintaining and advancing US technical leadership depends on his ongoing research.

Thus, we started by compiling all the necessary data into a strong petition package that would help him win the NIW. We included the following in his petition package:

We highlighted that his research work is of great importance because it has substantial merit for technological development and for driving innovation and advancements in space exploration.
In addition, we emphasized his impressive track record and significant contributions to the field. His research has produced 5 peer-reviewed journal articles—one of which was first-authored—and 1 book chapter, which have been published in some of the best publication venues in his field. His 172 citations from published works show how much of an impact he has on other academics’ understanding of the subjects he has studied.
Due to his knowledge and expertise in space science, he has been invited to conduct a peer review for an authoritative journal in the field, and he has completed 1 review to date. Thus, it is proved that he is seen as very knowledgeable in the field and an expert in topics related to his proposed endeavor.
Furthermore, his study has received funding from NASA. Therefore, their support for our client’s research shows that it is substantial for improving humans’ understanding of the electromagnetic fields that surround the globe.

We are delighted to state that our client has a proven track record of conducting impactful research in a field that significantly advances the interests of the United States. Therefore, even if there were other qualified American workers available, his efforts would still be extremely important and beneficial to the United States. Our client’s work is essential for the application of AI and machine learning in understanding technology. Spacecraft and aircraft must be protected from disruptive interference caused by electromagnetic interference. Just 5 days after we submitted his case, USCIS approved his NIW petition, citing his experience, leadership, and expertise in the field as reasons why he is exceptionally qualified for this position. The entire team at the North America Immigration Law Group sincerely appreciate our client’s support throughout this process and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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