NIWwaiting
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Hi, guys, I just get RFE from NSC. My background : Ph.D. in Ok USA university in health science, post-doc now in top university, 13 articles (7 first English papers), couple awards, invited reviewer on two journals, two memberships, 9 reference letters from USA univeristies (50 % independent)
1. "The evidence of record indicated you have co-authored 13 research articles and are lead author in 10 publications, while this is an impressive record, however, this evidence it itself, is insufficient to demonstrate that your qualifications significantly exceed the “prospective national benefit” The petitioner has not shown that total of 5 citations out of 13 published articles adequately distinguishes her work from that of other capable researchers in the field."
I know 5 citations are too few. What else can I do?
2. "The criteria used to select awards you received are unknown and scholarships are not self-evident proof of the significance of a particular project or of the role of one researcher."
I received two best paper awards from National conference when I present posters there. In one of my reference letter, a professor who issued me the awards mention he selected me out of hundreds of applicant pool. I also got scholarships from My Ph.D. University. What can I do for this; the awards were couple years ago. Should I ask some official letter to support the criteria?
3. "Your membership in professor associations together with information presented in several witness letters, are evidence of recognition for achievement and contributions, thus fulfilling criteria pertaining to the exceptional ability standard. However, in matter of NYSDT, because exceptional ability is not by itself sufficient cause for a NIW, the benefit which the alien presents to his field of endeavor must greatly exceed the “achievements and significant contributions” contemplated in the regulation at 8 CFR”
I do not quite understand what they want from me? Do they want more evidence about membership, or they just simply say this is not enough?
4. "Provide additional evidence from individuals outside your prior cycle…"
I think I just need some more letters. Usually how many letters are good for RFE? Are the letters outside USA working?
5. " Finally you have not adequately demonstrated that the pursuit of a labor certification on your behalf would aversely impact the national interest. It appears you recenlty otained a change of status to that of an H-1 B nonimmgrant in August of 2003. Given the six-year limitation of stay available to H-1 B workers, it does not appear that the nation will be deprived of your services in the newar future."
Any input on how to fight back on this? Anybody know are there any restrictions for H1B to apply for grant in the US? That could be a reason H1B is not enough. Any other ideas?
6. "In additon, if qualified, you could pursure classfiication as a first preference "outstanding researcher" or as a second or third preference professional. You might specify what consequences would occur if you were unable to begin ot continue your participation in the activity?..... You may submit letters from recognized national experts in the field explaining how your participation would benefit the national interest. "
Again, do you guys think I need more reference letters from USA? How about international (europe etc) reference letters?
For some points I do not quite understand what I should do? Do they want more evidences for citation, awards, membership, or they just simply say those are not enough? I am so nervous right now . Is this a bad RFE? Do I still have hope? Any suggestions are very welcome!
1. "The evidence of record indicated you have co-authored 13 research articles and are lead author in 10 publications, while this is an impressive record, however, this evidence it itself, is insufficient to demonstrate that your qualifications significantly exceed the “prospective national benefit” The petitioner has not shown that total of 5 citations out of 13 published articles adequately distinguishes her work from that of other capable researchers in the field."
I know 5 citations are too few. What else can I do?
2. "The criteria used to select awards you received are unknown and scholarships are not self-evident proof of the significance of a particular project or of the role of one researcher."
I received two best paper awards from National conference when I present posters there. In one of my reference letter, a professor who issued me the awards mention he selected me out of hundreds of applicant pool. I also got scholarships from My Ph.D. University. What can I do for this; the awards were couple years ago. Should I ask some official letter to support the criteria?
3. "Your membership in professor associations together with information presented in several witness letters, are evidence of recognition for achievement and contributions, thus fulfilling criteria pertaining to the exceptional ability standard. However, in matter of NYSDT, because exceptional ability is not by itself sufficient cause for a NIW, the benefit which the alien presents to his field of endeavor must greatly exceed the “achievements and significant contributions” contemplated in the regulation at 8 CFR”
I do not quite understand what they want from me? Do they want more evidence about membership, or they just simply say this is not enough?
4. "Provide additional evidence from individuals outside your prior cycle…"
I think I just need some more letters. Usually how many letters are good for RFE? Are the letters outside USA working?
5. " Finally you have not adequately demonstrated that the pursuit of a labor certification on your behalf would aversely impact the national interest. It appears you recenlty otained a change of status to that of an H-1 B nonimmgrant in August of 2003. Given the six-year limitation of stay available to H-1 B workers, it does not appear that the nation will be deprived of your services in the newar future."
Any input on how to fight back on this? Anybody know are there any restrictions for H1B to apply for grant in the US? That could be a reason H1B is not enough. Any other ideas?
6. "In additon, if qualified, you could pursure classfiication as a first preference "outstanding researcher" or as a second or third preference professional. You might specify what consequences would occur if you were unable to begin ot continue your participation in the activity?..... You may submit letters from recognized national experts in the field explaining how your participation would benefit the national interest. "
Again, do you guys think I need more reference letters from USA? How about international (europe etc) reference letters?
For some points I do not quite understand what I should do? Do they want more evidences for citation, awards, membership, or they just simply say those are not enough? I am so nervous right now . Is this a bad RFE? Do I still have hope? Any suggestions are very welcome!