Case Summary:

With a Ph.D. in chemistry, our client’s work concentrated on studying the local structure of nanomaterials, their interfaces, and reaction mechanistic pathways to elucidate the relationship between crystal structure and function to facilitate the design of novel functional nanomaterials. Our client’s research could have great implications for the development of advanced microelectronics, which is a field that has been recognized as a critical and emerging technology by the USCIS. In addition, these materials have a wide variety of applications across many industries.

After learning more about our client’s background and her intentions, the North America Immigration Law Group agreed to take up her case and assist her in filing a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition on her behalf. Our customized petition package noted these details to support her case:

• Our client’s research presents an effective pathway to transform numerous fields across the globe, such as electronics, energy, and medicine, her research on their design and the relationship between their properties remains crucial. As one of the possible benefits of this research, more efficient fuel cells could be developed, allowing for the improvement of green technology to assist the U.S. in reaching its climate targets, as well as helping American companies maintain parity with its competitors concerning the development of green technologies. Not to mention, improvements to fuel cell designs could also reduce the emissions produced, thus making them less polluting and improving the health of the environment.
• Due to its clear national importance, her research has been supported with funding from various organizations such as the National Science Foundation’s Office of Integrative Activities (NSF OIA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Kentucky Space grant (NASA Kentucky), and the NSF Division of Materials Research. The fact that her research had received the support of so many different organizations means that it is of great value and importance.
• Our client has also been active in contributing to academia, with 12 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 of them first-authored/co-first-authored), some of which had been published in top journals. Her work has also been cited 231 times, indicating its influence in the scientific community. She has also completed 11 peer reviews at the time of filing, lending further credence to her qualifications as someone knowledgeable enough to judge the work of other experts.
• She has also received 2 letters of recommendation from other experts, one of whom said:

“The applications of functional nanomaterials are many, and where [Client]’s interests and my own intersect is in the use of nanotechnology for mitigating the impact of environmental harm and climate change. A critical issue that we as a nation currently face is the excessive usage of inefficient, nonrenewable energy sources and industrial practices that contribute to global warming, extreme weather events, damage to ecosystems, and threats to public health. Considering that we are already experiencing the consequences of our energy consumption and industrial practices, it is in the interest of the U.S. to take advantage of the scientific talent in its midst, especially when those who embody that talent have made it clear that their work is in service to the country. [Client] is indeed a boon to the U.S., and I urge your office to recognize that it is especially important to let her use her remarkable skills to progress the country’s efforts at leading the world into a sustainable future.”

To conclude, our experienced team was able to secure approval for her petition in only 4 days, thanks to our team’s diligence and the premium processing service offered by the USCIS. We thank our client for her trust in our firm and wish for her success.