murmanmadi
Registered Users (C)
Hello All,
I just got an RFE in response to the NIW (I-140) application filed on Oct 6, 2002 at VSC. I am quoting the reasons stated in their letter:
"All of the letters of support seem to come from individuals who know the beneficiary personally. While that is not necessarily a problem, we generally expect that an alien who has had such a substantial impact on the field that the granting of a national interst waiver would be warratnted would be known outsie the circle of his academic and professional acquaintances."
"It is noted that the beneficiary participated in the publication of his research findings, both as a primary author and in conjunction with others. He Has also pariticipated in the presentation of research asbstracts before various scientifc groups. While these activities are noteworthy, the record contains no evidence that they have been widely cited by others conducting research in the beneficiarys field."
"In summary, the evidenct prvided does not persuasively demonstrate that the beneficiary's individaul contributions as a resarcher were or are beyound the capabilities of any number of trained professionals in his field.
In addition, you have not shown that the beneficiarys research findings have impacted the field to a degree where his past record justifies projections of future benefit to the nation to a degree where the granting of a national interest waiver would be warranted."
"You may appeal this decision by filing a completed Form I-290B with the VSC. You may also include a brief or other written statement in support of your appeal."
My credentials when I filed:
1. PhD in Molecular Biology (top 100 schools)
2. Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Medical School
3. 3 publications (1 first author)
4. About 6 conference presentations
5. 2 professional memberships in scientific associations
Included 6 letters of recommendation
Current credentials:
1. Working at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2. 5 publications (2 First author)
3. Two publications in preparation
4. About 10 conference presentations
5. 2 professional memberships in scientific associations
Can somebody advice me on what I should keep in mind while drafting a letter to appeal the decision? Thanks for all help.
Murmanmadi
I just got an RFE in response to the NIW (I-140) application filed on Oct 6, 2002 at VSC. I am quoting the reasons stated in their letter:
"All of the letters of support seem to come from individuals who know the beneficiary personally. While that is not necessarily a problem, we generally expect that an alien who has had such a substantial impact on the field that the granting of a national interst waiver would be warratnted would be known outsie the circle of his academic and professional acquaintances."
"It is noted that the beneficiary participated in the publication of his research findings, both as a primary author and in conjunction with others. He Has also pariticipated in the presentation of research asbstracts before various scientifc groups. While these activities are noteworthy, the record contains no evidence that they have been widely cited by others conducting research in the beneficiarys field."
"In summary, the evidenct prvided does not persuasively demonstrate that the beneficiary's individaul contributions as a resarcher were or are beyound the capabilities of any number of trained professionals in his field.
In addition, you have not shown that the beneficiarys research findings have impacted the field to a degree where his past record justifies projections of future benefit to the nation to a degree where the granting of a national interest waiver would be warranted."
"You may appeal this decision by filing a completed Form I-290B with the VSC. You may also include a brief or other written statement in support of your appeal."
My credentials when I filed:
1. PhD in Molecular Biology (top 100 schools)
2. Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Medical School
3. 3 publications (1 first author)
4. About 6 conference presentations
5. 2 professional memberships in scientific associations
Included 6 letters of recommendation
Current credentials:
1. Working at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2. 5 publications (2 First author)
3. Two publications in preparation
4. About 10 conference presentations
5. 2 professional memberships in scientific associations
Can somebody advice me on what I should keep in mind while drafting a letter to appeal the decision? Thanks for all help.
Murmanmadi