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General Field: Accounting

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Professor

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Nigeria

Approval Notice Date: July 26^rd, 2023

Processing Time: 2 months, 9 days

Case Summary:

The U.S. immigration system can be challenging to navigate, especially when seeking an immigrant visa through the National Interest Waiver (NIW) category. This success story illustrates how North America Immigration Law Group effectively helped our client obtain approval for his I-140 NIW petition, enabling him to advance his career in the United States.

Our client, a highly accomplished professor in the field of accounting, with an extensive educational background, holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in accounting and forensic accounting.

We noted that his qualifications were impressive and included:

• • 119 peer-reviewed journal articles, 20 book chapters, and 20 books, with citations totaling 553 times.
  • He also served as a peer reviewer for over 30 academic journals. His research focused on addressing critical issues such as fraud detection, tax evasion, and the integrity of financial reporting, which have broad implications for improving the United States’ financial reporting standards and tax policies.

We thoroughly examined the specifics of the case and pinpointed crucial aspects that required enhancement. It became evident that the petition needed to place greater emphasis on the client’s national significance and the considerable impact his research could have on the U.S. economy, especially in areas like fraud prevention, tax evasion, and financial reporting. Through focused revisions, the firm enhanced the presentation of the client’s expertise and articulated the national importance of his work in a manner that met the standards set by the Matter of Dhanasar framework.

Furthermore, the petition underscored that our client’s future plans included continuing his research and pursuing a faculty position at a major U.S. university, which would further cement the long-term benefits of his work to the nation. The strong recommendation letters from respected professionals in the field further strengthened the case.

We bolstered our case with additional evidence and a compelling argument focused on national interest, which led to the approval of the I-140 petition. As a result, the client can now continue his essential work in the United States, engaging in important research in forensic accounting and its impact on tax and financial policies. This achievement lays the foundation for a thriving career in academia and beyond in the U.S. By meticulously evaluating the case, pinpointing areas for enhancement, and delivering a robust, well-documented argument, North America Immigration Law Group made sure that our client’s credentials were effectively presented to the USCIS, illustrating how a strategically crafted and well-supported petition can surmount any challenges, ultimately benefiting the individual while also advancing the national interests of the United States.