Hi,
I have a few questions regarding Green Card processing through NIW category. Here is the case:
1. Came to the US on a J1 (September 2004 - September 2005) to a top 3rd ranked US Univerisity on Biochemistry background. My J1 Visa doesnot have any 212E HRR restrictions. Regardless i obtained that 'I donot need any waiver processed on my behalf' from the Department of State.
2. Proceeded to shifting my visa status to H1B and am working as a Data Analyst from a company based out of Atlanta. This job structure doesnot have direct relativity to my qualifications. However made sure that the job structure on my LCA reflected to be a Data Analyst (a very broad category), I'm not sure if that is a positive. The job resposibilities are more of software data analysis in nature.
3. Have 5 papers (International journals) published, 3 in press and 3 (all 3 of those to American journals) more in preparation. Of these i have 3 first author, 5 second author and 3 fourth authorship.
4. The aforementioned publications were from 2005-2006 time period and do not have significant citations yet!
5. Have 8 research articles presented at national and international conferences as posters.
6. Received Gold Medal for graduating in top honors in the university.
7. Lectureship certification from India.
8. my salary is more than 75% of my colleagues (if that helps)
9. I can get excellent references
Most importantly i donot have a PhD just a Bachelors and Masters from India. I donot have any degree awarded by a US University.
Another important thing is that all my publications are in anti-infection and cancer related in nature.
However, was a little apprehensive as the requirements are far more stringent these days for NIWs i guess.
Do you guys think that i will qualify for EB2 schedule A, group 2
Looking forward to hearing from you guys,
Many Thanks in advance and
Many Cheers
Rags
I have a few questions regarding Green Card processing through NIW category. Here is the case:
1. Came to the US on a J1 (September 2004 - September 2005) to a top 3rd ranked US Univerisity on Biochemistry background. My J1 Visa doesnot have any 212E HRR restrictions. Regardless i obtained that 'I donot need any waiver processed on my behalf' from the Department of State.
2. Proceeded to shifting my visa status to H1B and am working as a Data Analyst from a company based out of Atlanta. This job structure doesnot have direct relativity to my qualifications. However made sure that the job structure on my LCA reflected to be a Data Analyst (a very broad category), I'm not sure if that is a positive. The job resposibilities are more of software data analysis in nature.
3. Have 5 papers (International journals) published, 3 in press and 3 (all 3 of those to American journals) more in preparation. Of these i have 3 first author, 5 second author and 3 fourth authorship.
4. The aforementioned publications were from 2005-2006 time period and do not have significant citations yet!
5. Have 8 research articles presented at national and international conferences as posters.
6. Received Gold Medal for graduating in top honors in the university.
7. Lectureship certification from India.
8. my salary is more than 75% of my colleagues (if that helps)
9. I can get excellent references
Most importantly i donot have a PhD just a Bachelors and Masters from India. I donot have any degree awarded by a US University.
Another important thing is that all my publications are in anti-infection and cancer related in nature.
However, was a little apprehensive as the requirements are far more stringent these days for NIWs i guess.
Do you guys think that i will qualify for EB2 schedule A, group 2
Looking forward to hearing from you guys,
Many Thanks in advance and
Many Cheers
Rags