Success Story: Without RFE! A Pakistan NSF Post-doc Achieves NIW Approval with Our Support
Client’s Testimonial:
“I’m so thankful for the amazing support I got throughout my NIW process. The North America Immigration Law Group team really knew what they were doing and made everything much easier for me. They highlighted my work perfectly and were super detail-oriented from start to finish. I am happy to get approved without any RFE. I highly recommend North America Immigration Law Group to any researcher going through EB-2 NIW.”
Hussain – NSF Post-doc, Environmental Science and Engineering.
On March 5th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an NSF Post-doc in the Field of Environmental Science and Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Environmental Science and Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: NSF Post-doc
Country of Origin: Pakistan
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: March 5th, 2025
Processing Time: 1 year, 3 months, 20 days
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a researcher in the field of environmental science and engineering. At the time of filing, the client was conducting research at a U.S.-based institution and was focused on addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges through contaminant fate studies and the development of sustainable decontamination strategies.
Proposed Endeavor with National Importance:
With a Ph.D. in earth sciences and environmental engineering, the client’s proposed endeavor is centered on studying the fate of contaminants in order to develop environmentally friendly strategies for heavy metal monitoring and remediation. This research has clear national and global significance as it addresses the toxic impact of heavy metals on ecosystems and public health. The proposed work supports the development of advanced, cost-effective water treatment, environmental monitoring, and remediation methods and contributes to ongoing efforts in public health protection, sustainable agriculture, and environmental justice.
Strong Record of Scholarly Achievement:
To demonstrate the client’s qualifications, we highlighted a robust record of research output and influence. The client has authored 8 peer-reviewed journal articles, which have collectively been cited 122 times according to Google Scholar. Notably, 3 of these papers rank among the top 10–20% most-cited publications in the field of Environment/Ecology for their respective years, indicating high impact and relevance within the scientific community.
Recognized Expertise through Peer Review Service:
The client has also demonstrated recognized expertise by completing at least 4 peer reviews for reputable scientific journals. This service affirms the client’s role as a trusted authority in environmental science and a contributor to maintaining research quality and integrity.
Endorsements and Funding Support:
To further strengthen the petition, we documented that the client’s research has been supported by competitive and prestigious funding organizations, including the National Research Foundation of Korea, the Korea Polar Research Institute, and the Korea Ministry of Environment. These grants underscore the importance of the client’s research and its alignment with global environmental priorities.
Final Result:
After a processing period of 15 months and 20 days, the client’s NIW petition was approved without RFE. We are honored to have assisted this outstanding researcher in securing a favorable outcome and look forward to the continued contributions to environmental sustainability and public health in the United States.