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ela6

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Folks,
Just wanted to let you guys know that my NIW (Self Petition) got approved. I had initially applied in Oct 2003. I work as a scientist in pharmaceutical/diabetes area. I got a RFE in November 2004 and I replied back with 3 more letters. Finally got approved in Jan 2005.

I got a letter from a related Governmental agency which I think was one of the strengths of my case. I think I would have had an easier time if I had filed as company sponsored (as a part of RFE, they had specifically requested a letter from the companny's top managment regarding my future work at the company). They also requested a letter from one of the Governmental agencies. (they stated in the RFE that the case is not fully proven and these requested items might help prove the case).

I have 2 publications from the past. In addition, there are 2 publications in press and one presentation in a conference (during May 2005). These latest achievements + governmental agency letter helped me get through the RFE.

I also felt that the covering letter that I gave during the intial application (based on the do-it-yourself kit) was less helpful as it is long and the officials skip the facts which are burried in it. I think the way to do it will be to list each criteria such as "The aliens admission will improve the U.S. economy" and show how you fulfil the requirement (rather than writing a big letter addressing all these requirements WITHOUT listing them separately). Just my opinion.
 
Congratulations !

Hi

I am awaiting decision on my NIW case? Can you elaborate what kind of letter from government agency was required? They wanted letter from which person in the government agency ? which is your USCIS center ? Can you also tell what other factors might have favored decision in your case? how many total publication did you have? How did you make them satisfy the third prong of NYDOT (i.e. you would will serve the national interest to a “substantially greater degree” than would an available U.S. worker having the “same minimum qualifications ? Your help would be highly appreciated.

Thanks
 
They list out a whole bunch of Govt Agencies. But, you are free to get it from any Govt Agency that is related to your profession. I filed in California. I am working in diabetes research area and the other favorable situation is 3-4 publications right at the company where I work. This I guess helped (along with experts opinion) in proving third prong.
NIW-Nov 04 said:
Hi

I am awaiting decision on my NIW case? Can you elaborate what kind of letter from government agency was required? They wanted letter from which person in the government agency ? which is your USCIS center ? Can you also tell what other factors might have favored decision in your case? how many total publication did you have? How did you make them satisfy the third prong of NYDOT (i.e. you would will serve the national interest to a “substantially greater degree” than would an available U.S. worker having the “same minimum qualifications ? Your help would be highly appreciated.

Thanks
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qualification and center?

Congratultaions!
All the best for rest of teh procedure.
Did I missed the center in which you filed?
Also could you please share your original qualifications?
 
Filed in California center
I have a M.S. & Phd in Analytical Chemistry.
eb1doc said:
Congratultaions!
All the best for rest of teh procedure.
Did I missed the center in which you filed?
Also could you please share your original qualifications?
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Response time after you SUBMITTED THE RFE response

How many days INS took to get back to you after you responded to the RFE-Thanks
 
ela6 said:
Folks,
Just wanted to let you guys know that my NIW (Self Petition) got approved. I had initially applied in Oct 2003. I work as a scientist in pharmaceutical/diabetes area. I got a RFE in November 2004 and I replied back with 3 more letters. Finally got approved in Jan 2005.

I got a letter from a related Governmental agency which I think was one of the strengths of my case. I think I would have had an easier time if I had filed as company sponsored (as a part of RFE, they had specifically requested a letter from the companny's top managment regarding my future work at the company). They also requested a letter from one of the Governmental agencies. (they stated in the RFE that the case is not fully proven and these requested items might help prove the case).

I have 2 publications from the past. In addition, there are 2 publications in press and one presentation in a conference (during May 2005). These latest achievements + governmental agency letter helped me get through the RFE.

I also felt that the covering letter that I gave during the intial application (based on the do-it-yourself kit) was less helpful as it is long and the officials skip the facts which are burried in it. I think the way to do it will be to list each criteria such as "The aliens admission will improve the U.S. economy" and show how you fulfil the requirement (rather than writing a big letter addressing all these requirements WITHOUT listing them separately). Just my opinion.
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It is very encouraging that more and more self petitioned cases are getting approved.
 
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