Client’s Testimonial:

 “I am just writing to let you know that I have received the copy of my greencard I-140 approval. Many thanks for your help through this process. I will do my best to recommend you to people I know. Thanks.”

Case Summary:

With a Ph.D. in Population Dynamics and years of experience working in the field of ecology, our client had suitable qualifications to file the first part of the green card process (I-140 petition) under EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). North America Immigration Law Group was tasked with putting together a strong NIW petition packet to convince the USCIS that our client deserved to get one step closer to permanent residency.

In preparing the NIW petition, we detailed the 189 citations amassed from our client’s 27 publications. We also demonstrated that only a scant handful of researchers with similar qualifications can mirror our client’s research accomplishments. Furthermore, we established that our client’s work on environmental resource management is very important to the United States, especially its pecan and timber industries, and also to the country’s overall water, food and energy production. We left little room for doubt that our client is a national asset, and that halting his work in the country would be detrimental to the nation.

Although we had enough information to present a strong case to the USCIS, we wanted to be sure that we presented an airtight one. Thus, we prompted our client to touch base with other influential experts in his field of ecology. We asked him to persuade these experts to furnish us with recommendation letters attesting to the value of his work to not just his peers, but to the United States as a whole. To our delight, our client returned with four signed letters, all of which firmly supported his EB-2 NIW petition. One of these letters stated that “It is patently obvious, considering the originality of his work and his background of achievement, that [Client] has a truly unsurpassed level of ability in ecological research.” Another recommender wrote, “Through his work aiding in the control of the most prominent pest in the pecan industry, [Client] has pushed the field of ecology forward into new arenas of progress. I have no doubt that his work will continue to have extraordinary impacts on ecology, making original contributions to the United States research community that ameliorate and improve industries across the board.”      

Nearly 4.5 months after we submitted the well-prepared EB-2 NIW petition packet to the USCIS on our client’s behalf, we received an approval notice. We are pleased that the combination of our client’s strong credentials and our diligent efforts paved the way for case approval. We join our client as he celebrates this momentous occasion, and we wish him well as he continues to progress his field of ecology.

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks for your support and help on the process.”

Case Summary:

A prominent transmission planning engineer engaged the legal services of North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) for help with his I-140 petition (first step in the green card process). After thoroughly going through his credentials, we verified that the best course of action to get a green card would be to file his I-140 petition under EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). As soon as an attorney-client relationship arose, we immediately set out to prove to the USCIS that our client’s research is important to the United States and that not many other researchers can mirror his success.

Steps Leading Up to Petition Approval:

As strong as our client’s credentials were, and as skilled as our legal team was at putting together successful EB-2 NIW petitions, it did not change the fact that gaining petition approval was a challenging task. We started off by asking our client to gather recommendation letters from other power systems engineers in his field. The handful of letters that he managed to obtain were strong and certainly served their purpose of proving to the USCIS that our client’s work positively impacts the nation. For instance, one of the letters stated that: “[Client’s] investigations are of paramount importance to a number of industries in the United States, from electrical energy companies to financial sectors to national security.”

These recommendation letters were accompanied by summaries of our client’s portfolio: his citation count, publication record, and research projects. When we filed the case, our client’s work on power system stability had amassed 117 citations, and he had published 9 journal articles and 2 conference publications. He had also conducted more than a dozen peer reviews for various scientific journals. We used these accomplishments and other evidence that we had collected to firmly establish that our client’s investigations are essential to the United States’ efforts to increase energy independence and minimize the national costs associated with large-scale power outages.

In Conclusion:

The USCIS spent 4 months and 2 days reviewing this NIW case before granting their approval. We are pleased at the outcome and would like to thank our client for placing his trust in us. Our client chose to file his I-485 application (second and final step in the green card process) by following the clear guidelines in our D.I.Y. Packet. We join him as he awaits an optimistic outcome from the USCIS.

Client’s Testimonial:

“The online myUSCIS Case Status shows my NIW-140 was approved. Thank you very much for your outstanding work!”

Case Summary:

Not long ago, we received a notification from Texas Service Center informing us that our client’s EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition had been approved. Our client, a software engineer from China, now has to wait for her priority date to become current before filing her I-485 application (last step towards a green card).

What Does ‘Priority Date’ Mean?

The USCIS has specific quotas in place when approving green cards to applicants born in certain countries. In this case, our client was born in China and holds an EB-2 approval. This restricts her from filing an I-485 application until her priority date becomes current, which is several years from now. For the latest update on priority dates, please refer to our visa bulletin: http://www.wegreened.com/visabulletin/

EB-2 NIW Petition:

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) was tasked with helping our client put together a strong EB-2 NIW petition that painted her in a flattering light. We worked diligently to make it happen and by the time we were ready to file the case, we had amassed a ton of information on our client’s copious accomplishments. Here are several noteworthy achievements we focused on:

1. We discussed our client’s publication record that had gathered 140 citations, and highlighted the value of her work to other researchers.
2. We detailed our client’s research efforts on machine learning and data mining in the field of computer science. Her design and implementation of state-of-the-art analytic techniques, as well as development of highly-distributed algorithms were extremely well-received. We demonstrated that our client’s research efforts benefit not just her employer and her field, but the United States as a whole, especially its medical, public health, manufacturing, and retail sectors, as well as any industry which uses big data.
3. By detailing our client’s two master’s degrees, we validated that she possesses the knowledge and skillsets to conduct relevant research in her field.
4. Our petition also included recommendation letters contributed by other prominent computer scientists. The reason we placed emphasis on third-party opinions was to convince the USCIS that our client’s work is truly relevant to not only her employer, but to many other American and foreign researchers who are continuously progressing the field.

Approval Notice:

We congratulate our client for getting one step closer to her green card. When her priority date becomes current, we look forward to helping her file an I-485 application. In the meantime, we wish her the best with her investigations.

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for your notice about my case approval. You may use my case history in your website. Also, I will leave a testimonial on your website about the excellent service you provided for my case. I will refer friends to your law firm as I was referred by one of your successful clients in the past.”

Case Summary:

A gifted project manager from Iran hired North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help him sort out the first portion of the green card process: the I-140 petition. After evaluating his credentials, we verified that he was a suitable candidate for EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).

Our legal team was tasked with putting together a strong EB-2 NIW petition packet that would convince the USCIS to approve our client’s I-140 petition. We started off by counseling our client to touch base with other experts in his field of mathematical optimization and ask them to provide us with recommendation letters—we needed their support if we wanted to present an airtight case to the USCIS. Our client did not disappoint, and managed to obtain six recommendation letters. According to two of his recommenders:

• “Through this work, [Client] has consistently illustrated his unmatched abilities in statistical modelling. He weighs the influence of each factor accurately, and thereby predicts the best practices, which are critical to the continual operational success of the company. It would be most unfortunate to lose his expertise, and I therefore am invested in the outcome of his citizenship petition…”

• “I have worked with many researchers in many top universities and research institutions around the world, and I can confirm that [Client] is one of the most talented and knowledgeable engineers in this respect.”

With a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and extensive experience improving production and service systems, our client’s illustrious career has led to the publication of half a dozen scientific papers, 49 citations to his work, and an impressive peer review record. When we filed the case, our client had already conducted 30 peer reviews on behalf of several prominent journals. We documented these achievements in our EB-2 NIW petition packet and demonstrated to the USCIS that our client is one of only a small handful of researchers who can attain such meritorious research results. Additionally, we proved that his work contributes to the United States’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve resource allocation.

Texas Service Center only spent 2 months and 9 days adjudicating this case before granting their approval (on average it takes between 4-9 months). We have no doubt that our well-prepared presentation and our client’s stellar credentials paved the way for speedy case approval. We join our client in celebrating this momentous occasion and wish him well with his continued investigations.

Client’s Testimonial:

 “I really appreciate your great work on my case, and will definitely recommend you to my friends who are seeking green cards.”

Case Summary:

With a Ph.D. in Forest Biomaterials and extensive experience in the field of biomaterials, our client had the necessary credentials to file his I-140 petition under the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa category. North America Immigration Law Group (Wegreened.com) was contracted to put together a convincing NIW petition packet and submit it to the USCIS on our client’s behalf.

Our Role in the Process:

As part of our services, we helped our client narrow down a list of potential recommenders whom he could approach for testimonials. Our only criteria were that these recommenders be experts in the field of biomaterials, and that they be familiar with/have used our client’s research findings to progress their own work. Our client managed to obtain four recommendation letters, all of which spoke highly of his research and its value to the United States. One of these experts stated that “… he is one of the finest biomass experts to seek entry in the U.S. and as such facilitates environmental recovery and fuel independency unlike any other similarly qualified scientist.” These letters served as evidence that our client is an asset to the country and that not many other researchers with similar skillsets can mirror his success. These recommendation letters were accompanied by detailed explanations of our client’s various professional accomplishments. For instance, we documented his 10 published papers and the 306 citations gathered from his research. We used these figures to demonstrate to the USCIS that our client’s work is depended upon by other researchers who are also progressing the field.

In Conclusion:

We recently found out that our client’s I-485 application (last step in the green card process) had also been approved, and we join him as he celebrates becoming an American permanent resident. Like many of our clients, he opted to file his I-485 application with the help of our comprehensive I-485 D.I.Y. Packet. North America Immigration Law Group is very pleased to have been a part of his green card journey, and we wish him well as he continues to progress the field of biomaterials in the United States.

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank very much for helping me on my petition. When my priority date becomes current, it’s very likely I will ask for your help on my I-485 petition.”

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) had the pleasure of working with a gifted Chinese research scientist immersed in the field of plasma physics. He hired us to help him get one step closer to a green card. After evaluating his credentials, we concluded that the best way to do so would be via EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).

EB-2 NIW Petition Dossier:

Our job was to compile a wealth of information on our client’s various accomplishments and turn what we had into a convincing EB-2 NIW presentation. We noted everything from our client’s Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering to his current research on the interaction between the magnetic field and plasma flow in astronomical structures. We summarized everything we learned and demonstrated to the USCIS that not many other physicists with similar skillsets can attain the same level of research success. We also proved that our client’s work is important to the United States, particularly when it comes to the country’s development of thermonuclear technology and advancement of fusion research. To pad our NIW petition packet, we included additional evidence that illustrated our client’s high standing in his field: the 36 citations to his 7 publications, and recommendation letters furnished by other expert physicists, all of which firmly demonstrated that our client’s opinions and insights considerably progress the work of other scientists. Here are several quotes that we excerpted from three of the six recommendation letters that our client obtained:

“[Client’s] impressive background and training have shaped him into a researcher with a unique perspective that allows him to conduct research geared heavily towards practicality and usability. I simply do not believe that the research community in the U.S. could have advanced as far as it has in its understanding of plasma without [Client’s] diligent work, and many continue to rely upon his insight and skills today.”

“The culmination of all of this academic work, and his experimental designs and applications, indicates that [Client] is truly an expert on dynamos and an important researcher in physics and electrical engineering. He has rapidly gained influence in this crucial field, and I highly encourage you to provide him with the support he needs to continue his novel research.”

“Given this highly successful work, I certainly expect [Client] to continue making substantial contributions to the field. Considering that he has already vastly outstripped even the most ambitious goals for a researcher in this field, it is plain to see that we can expect only the best from [Client] in the years to come.”

Story of Success:

We are pleased that Texas Service Center approved our client’s NIW petition (in 5 months and 2 days), and that we get to chalk it up as yet another encouraging example of our firm’s determination to help every client get closer to permanent residency. Our client now has to wait for his priority date to become current before filing his I-485 application (final step in green card proceedings). When the time comes, we look forward to helping him obtain his green card. Till then, we wish him well with his continued research ventures.

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank very much for helping me on my petition. When my priority date becomes current, it’s very likely I will ask for your help on my I-485 petition.”

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) had the pleasure of working with a gifted Chinese research scientist immersed in the field of plasma physics. He hired us to help him get one step closer to a green card. After evaluating his credentials, we concluded that the best way to do so would be via EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).

EB-2 NIW Petition Dossier:

Our job was to compile a wealth of information on our client’s various accomplishments and turn what we had into a convincing EB-2 NIW presentation. We noted everything from our client’s Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering to his current research on the interaction between the magnetic field and plasma flow in astronomical structures. We summarized everything we learned and demonstrated to the USCIS that not many other physicists with similar skillsets can attain the same level of research success. We also proved that our client’s work is important to the United States, particularly when it comes to the country’s development of thermonuclear technology and advancement of fusion research. To pad our NIW petition packet, we included additional evidence that illustrated our client’s high standing in his field: the 36 citations to his 7 publications, and recommendation letters furnished by other expert physicists, all of which firmly demonstrated that our client’s opinions and insights considerably progress the work of other scientists. Here are several quotes that we excerpted from three of the six recommendation letters that our client obtained:

“[Client’s] impressive background and training have shaped him into a researcher with a unique perspective that allows him to conduct research geared heavily towards practicality and usability. I simply do not believe that the research community in the U.S. could have advanced as far as it has in its understanding of plasma without [Client’s] diligent work, and many continue to rely upon his insight and skills today.”

“The culmination of all of this academic work, and his experimental designs and applications, indicates that [Client] is truly an expert on dynamos and an important researcher in physics and electrical engineering. He has rapidly gained influence in this crucial field, and I highly encourage you to provide him with the support he needs to continue his novel research.”

“Given this highly successful work, I certainly expect [Client] to continue making substantial contributions to the field. Considering that he has already vastly outstripped even the most ambitious goals for a researcher in this field, it is plain to see that we can expect only the best from [Client] in the years to come.”

Story of Success:

We are pleased that Texas Service Center approved our client’s NIW petition (in 5 months and 2 days), and that we get to chalk it up as yet another encouraging example of our firm’s determination to help every client get closer to permanent residency. Our client now has to wait for his priority date to become current before filing his I-485 application (final step in green card proceedings). When the time comes, we look forward to helping him obtain his green card. Till then, we wish him well with his continued research ventures.

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for your assistance and your tireless efforts in making sure that this case was well prepared with a lot of care and attention to details. You did a very commendable job in ensuring that there were no loopholes that could result to delays, any hitch and RFE. I am overwhelmed by these news. You are simply the best!!! I will definitely refer my friends to you.”

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) was hired to help a postdoctoral research associate from Kenya get his I-140 petition approved. Here are the several stages that we went through before emerging victorious on the other side with an approval notice from the USCIS.

1. Evaluation: Before initiating the attorney-client relationship, we carefully evaluated our client’s credentials to establish if he qualified for a green card. Once we determined that he possessed the necessary credentials, we conducted further evaluations to determine which visa category to file his I-140 petition under. In this case, we decided to file our client’s petition under EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).

2. Gathering Recommendation Letters: Once our client had signed and returned the contract to us, we helped him narrow down a list of potential recommenders who could provide us with strong testimonials. We made sure that the elected recommenders were influential experts in our client’s field of physical chemistry. The six recommenders whom we selected all agreed to lend their support, and the recommendation letters that they signed off on were incorporated into our well-balanced EB-2 NIW petition packet. These letters furnished the USCIS with proof that our client’s work on gas phase chemical dynamics and spectroscopy is of great importance to the United States.

3. Compiling Evidence: As with any legal case, we had to ensure that we had sufficient proof to argue our stand that our client deserved to get one step closer to permanent residency. We used Google Scholar to determine the total number of citations to our client’s work (37 citations) and established that he had published a dozen scientific papers. We used these figures, along with additional evidence that we had gathered, to convince the USCIS that our client’s investigations contribute to the American combustion industry, specifically in terms of furthering the nation’s understanding of various environments, such as those found in soot-forming processes. Our NIW petition also included a copy of our client’s Ph.D. in Chemistry and its corresponding transcripts—to prove that he is equipped with the theoretical knowledge and skills to conduct outstanding research.

4. Refining and Submitting the Petition: After several months of carefully compiling everything we needed to present a strong case to the USCIS, we prepared a well-worded petition letter to summarize all of our findings. We then submitted the comprehensive NIW petition packet on our client’s behalf and waited for a verdict from Texas Service Center. As is clear from the publication of this success story, they approved our petition.

We would like to congratulate our client for surpassing this significant hurdle in the green card journey, and we wish him and his family well as they embark on the final portion of the journey towards permanent residency.

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks for the update.”

Case Summary:

A prominent assistant professor from Iran hired North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help him attain a green card via EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). As soon as an attorney-client relationship arose, we got to work building a strong NIW case for our client. Here are some of the most important things our petition focused on:

1. Value of Work: Using Google Scholar and similar references, we established that our client’s work had earned 89 citations and that he had published half a dozen journal articles, 1 monograph, 1 book chapter, and numerous conference papers. We also noted the 17 times he conducted peer reviews for scientific journals and conferences. Not only did we demonstrate the value of our client’s research findings to other researchers in the field of control systems engineering, we also demonstrated the value of his work to the United States as a whole, particularly the country’s space exploration efforts, military, healthcare, and transportation technologies.
2. Research Topics: We carefully reviewed and outlined our client’s development of control systems for use in autonomous vehicles. By understanding the core of our client’s research, we were able to argue its significance to the research community as well as to the United States. We also convinced the USCIS that only a handful of other researchers can attain such meritorious research results.
3. Support from Peers: Third-party support played a crucial role in our presentation. We started off by helping our client narrow down a list of possible recommenders who could attest to the usefulness of his work. We then urged our client to contact these people—all of whom are experts in the field—and request for recommendation letters. Our client obtained five letters, one of which described his work as “… truly impressive.” Another recommender stated that “ […] [T]he ongoing nature of space exploration, environmental modeling, unmanned surveillance, and the heightened risks posed by climate change, international terrorism, and so forth, make [Client’s] work imperative to this country for many years to come.”

Our presentation of our client’s strong credentials and significance of his work to the United States persuaded the USCIS to approve his EB-2 NIW petition. We are extremely pleased at the outcome and would like to congratulate our client for overcoming such a significant hurdle. We now shift our attention towards the final step of the green card process. As our client chose to file I-485 applications for himself and his wife while his NIW petition was pending approval, we estimate that the USCIS should make a decision on their I-485s soon. Once those are approved, our client and his wife will become permanent residents. We join them as they await optimistic news.

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks for helping [with my] I-140!!! […] I will refer your law firm to my friends who are considering to retain attorneys for their EB1 / EB2 ”

Petitioner in Maryland qualifies for EB-2 NIW:

This EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) case involved a gifted graduate research assistant from Taiwan working in the field of photovoltaics. She hired North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to put together a strong NIW case on her behalf.

Support from other experts:

To strengthen our NIW petition, we assisted our client in narrowing down a list of potential recommenders working in the field of photovoltaics. We selected five experts, all of whom gladly lent their support through recommendation letters. One of these experts wrote, “With this work and her related studies, [Client] is clearing the way for a large-scale shift to solar energy, thus reducing the United States’ dependence on imported fossil fuels and the environmental degradation that is associated with their use. I can think of few lines of research with as much to offer the United States, and [Client] is emblematic of the talent we need to attract to make this future a reality.” These letters served as proof that our client’s insights are essential to the field.

Demonstration of capabilities:

Our legal team amassed a wealth of information on our client’s many professional accomplishments and included them in our well-worded NIW petition packet. We documented our client’s M.Sc. in Engineering, the 63 citations gathered from her 2 journals papers and 2 conference proceeding articles, and carefully detailed her research on developing and optimizing novel solar cell systems for harvesting solar energy. We then used this information to prove to the USCIS that our client’s research efforts are contributing to the United States’ energy independence and environmental health.

In conclusion:

Thanks to our client’s strong credentials and our legal team’s diligent efforts, the immigration officers at TSC only spent 37 days adjudicating this case. Our client recently retained our I-485 services to propel her to the green card finish line. We look forward to helping her and her husband attain permanent residency.