Success Stories: Navigating RFE: NAILG Guided Expert Through NIW and EB-1A Approvals in Atmospheric Science
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On May 10th, 2025, and April 16th, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for an Earth Scientist in the Field of Atmospheric Dynamics and Climatology (Approval Notice).
General Field: Atmospheric Dynamics and Climatology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Earth Scientist
Country of Origin: China
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Washington
Approval Notice Date: : May 10th, 2025 (NIW) and April 16th, 2024 (EB1A)
Processing Time: 1 year, 5 months, 21 days (NIW), and 3 months, 12 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
Our client, a leading researcher in the field of atmospheric dynamics and climatology, specializes in the development of dynamic and statistical weather and climate prediction models. His sophisticated work has resulted in novel methodologies and groundbreaking discoveries that have earned him recognition as an authority in the field. His proposed endeavor focuses on advancing weather simulations and improving climate predictions, areas with significant implications for environmental science, disaster preparedness, and global climate forecasting.
NAILG played a crucial role in guiding the petition processes, ensuring that the client’s exceptional qualifications and the national importance of his work were strategically highlighted. Our team emphasized the impact of his research, including his advancements in predicting extreme weather events, as well as his contributions to improving tropical cyclone forecasting and the regional monsoon systems in Asia.
Our client’s academic contributions demonstrate his leadership and global influence:
❖ 32 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 preprints, 43 abstracts, 1 book, and 1 book chapter, showcasing his comprehensive impact
❖ 559 citations, ranking him among the top 1% of highly cited authors in Environmental Science over the past 11 years
❖ At least 80 peer reviews further solidify his status as a respected authority in his field.
❖ Funding from prestigious organizations such as the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA’s Weather and Atmospheric Dynamics Focus Area (WAD), the Hurricane Forecast Improvement Project (HFIP), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
In preparing the EB-1A and NIW petitions, NAILG worked closely with him to effectively communicate the substantial contributions of his work to U.S. priorities in disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability.
While the EB-1A petition faced a Request for Evidence (RFE), NAILG’s strategic approach was critical in responding to USCIS concerns, providing additional evidence and clarification to reinforce the national importance of his research. We meticulously addressed the RFE and helped ensure a successful approval, allowing him to continue his vital work without delay.
One expert remarked on his research:
“In conclusion, [client] has provided unparalleled refinements to the way scholars consider sophisticated weather simulations and models. In view of his countless research contributions in notable peer-reviewed venues, his prestigious educational experiences, and his breakthroughs in extreme weather modeling, [client] is a luminous voice in his field. I am unhesitating in recommending full support for his ongoing research activities.”
With NAILG’s expertise, our client’s NIW and EB1A approvals are now secured, enabling him to continue advancing his innovative research on climate prediction and extreme weather modeling – areas that are critical to both U.S. environmental interests and global climate management.