My qualification is not strong at all:
1) 10 publications (all non-English), all last author (slave driven by non-US advisor for a long time
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2) 1 first author manuscript. (Based on Ph.D work, US advisor)
3) 4 first author meeting abstract . (Based on Ph.D. work)
4) 7 reference letters. (from current boss, Ph.D. advisor, friends, other reviewers.)
5) Couple of memberships (IEEE at .al)
6) Job offer letter.
I even dont have citation report, no big award, and my current job (Telcom & Computer) is not what i did for PH.D (Geotechnical Engineering), but I did get EECS MS.
My petition has forcus more on computer modeling ability, not on fields of study subjects (Geology or Telecommunication)
However, I did contact Senators and Congressman of my state. Some of them did inquiry to NSC, I believe it may expedite NSC processing. Who knows, better try.
I dont care that much about 485, as long as I can get AP, I will be happy. I can go back to my country, see my sons.
When I checked my status yesterday, I simply can not believe my eyes, LUD changed from 12/10/03 to 03/30/05.
Message said "Approved..." I was very emotional, and become speechless...
I ran out building, and realized it was raining heavily.. I saw a beautiful rainbow hanging in the sky, the most beautiful one I have ever seen in my life. ...