Success Stories: From Modeling to Momentum: NAILG Achieves Dual NIW and EB1A Approvals for Earth Scientist
Client’s Testimonial:
“You are the best!”
On December 16th, 2024, and October 27th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) and I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approvals for a Researcher Scientist 5 in the Field of Earth Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Earth Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher Scientist 5
Country of Origin: China
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Minnesota
Approval Notice Date: December 16th, 2024 (EB1A), and October 27th, 2025 (NIW)
Processing Time: 2 months, 23 days (EB1A, Premium Processing Requested), and 1 year, 9 months, 11 days (NIW)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success story of an Earth Science researcher whose groundbreaking work has advanced the precision of environmental monitoring through innovative modeling and data-driven analysis. With NAILG’s guidance, the client successfully obtained both an EB-2 NIW approval and an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval, showcasing a dual recognition of his exceptional ability and the national importance of his research.
At the time of filing, our client was serving as a research scientist focusing on greenhouse gas emission estimation, carbon and nutrient cycle monitoring, and knowledge-guided machine learning algorithm development. His work has transformed how researchers and policymakers assess the planet’s carbon balance and develop solutions to mitigate climate change.
Extraordinary Contributions to Earth Science:
Our team at NAILG carefully presented the client’s extensive body of evidence demonstrating his outstanding achievements. His research has led to novel methods for quantifying greenhouse gas exchanges, improving global methane dynamics modeling, and optimizing carbon outcome assessments in agricultural systems.
His scholarly influence is evidenced by:
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22 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 conference papers, 18 abstracts, and 3 preprints.
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Over 2,866 citations from independent researchers around the world, placing him among the top 1% most-cited authors in environmental science.
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At least 18 completed peer reviews for prestigious journals.
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Research support from leading agencies, including NASA, the Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation.
His groundbreaking biogeochemical models and frameworks have enabled more accurate analysis of methane and carbon cycles, advancing both scientific understanding and policy strategies for climate resilience.
Recognition and Global Acclaim:
Our client’s international standing as a leader in earth science is supported by expert testimonials from top researchers worldwide. One recommender highlighted:
“In sum, as a highly prominent researcher in the Earth sciences, [Client] has ushered in a new era of precision in environmental monitoring through his sophisticated use of cutting-edge technologies and data analysis.”
This praise underscores the global reach and societal relevance of his work, which has been relied upon by researchers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Dual Approvals and Outlook:
With NAILG’s strategic case preparation, the client’s NIW petition was approved in 1 year, 9 months, and 11 days without an RFE, complementing his earlier EB-1A petition, which was approved in just 2 months and 23 days through premium processing. This dual success underscores both the strength of his credentials and NAILG’s commitment to helping exceptional researchers achieve immigration success.
Through his continued efforts in modeling greenhouse gas exchanges and developing data-driven solutions for sustainability, our client is expected to make ongoing contributions to environmental science and the United States’ leadership in global climate innovation.