Case Summary:

A client from Nepal came to North America Immigration for his NIW (National Interest Waiver) case filing. He was an expert in the field of nuclear science and had been employed as an associate research scientist for some time. Since the NIW cases are weighed by the proposed work of the applicant, we made sure to give it center stage in our petition as well.

We showed that his proposed endeavor was to work on utilizing nucleosynthesis simulation studies, nuclear instrumentation, and radiation detection and analysis to conduct experimental modeling nuclear research. His aim was to study the origin of elements, understand the behavior of matter in high temperatures and densities, and develop medical instruments capable of highly sensitive imaging and improved diagnostics. Hence, the research he was conducting was of great importance because it had broad applications throughout numerous industries. One such industry of specific importance globally was nuclear medical imaging.

Thus, we were able to show that his research provides key support to the development of improved nuclear imaging through the support of a broader understanding of key foundational technologies of importance to these endeavors making it of broad implication for the United States. Since his research, including his investigation of advanced neutron detection, supports the development of key technologies necessary to facilitate the implementation of additional nuclear power resources in the United States, it was of evident national importance for the country.

It was due to this significance that his research found funding support from the United States Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation as well as the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Additionally, he had 4 letters of recommendation supporting his worth for the industry and academia.

Academically, his 6 years of work in the area have led to 12 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 of them first-authored) which have been cited a total of 51 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of nuclear science.

In order to make his petition more convincing we added passages from his 4 letters of recommendation. One of these passages reads as follows:

“The United States’ Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates electricity demand to grow by 1% per year through to 2050, which compounds a great need for energy in the coming years. It is at this point that [the client] establishes himself and his research as integral to the United States’ energy interests and economy. His research on different neutron detectors vitally extends essential knowledge of neutron interaction and detection, which subsequently enhances the nuclear power industry’s performance in the United States. In this sense, [the client’s] comprehensive skills and impactful research practically influence current nuclear science in the United States, especially in terms of improving the existing nuclear means for generating current and future energy. This demonstrates the necessity of [the client’s] continued presence in the US.”

As is apparent from the above statement, our client was indeed a very talented and experienced researcher whose work was of significant value to the United States. Since the continuation of his research was aligned with national interests, the adjudication committee granted him the NIW approval in a very short period of 1 month, 23 days.

We are glad to have assisted him in the process, and we wish him all the best for his future.