Posted by: buzz April 13, 2010
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I applied under NIW on Dec 24th 2009. Got approval notice for I-140 on Feb 14th and I-485 on Feb 23rd.
My credentials:
1. 5 papers (1 first author) - none in Science or Nature
2. Combined citation #6
3. 1 book chapter
4. Working in NIH funded project
5. 8 solid recommendations from high profile people in the field (2 outside US)
6. H1B for the last one year.
As you may see, my credentials were comparable to the ones posted above. However, I guess my lawyer was very good (quite expensive) and he presented my case better. So, I think that if the lawyer presents the case nicely then chances of getting accepted is much higher.
My credentials:
1. 5 papers (1 first author) - none in Science or Nature
2. Combined citation #6
3. 1 book chapter
4. Working in NIH funded project
5. 8 solid recommendations from high profile people in the field (2 outside US)
6. H1B for the last one year.
As you may see, my credentials were comparable to the ones posted above. However, I guess my lawyer was very good (quite expensive) and he presented my case better. So, I think that if the lawyer presents the case nicely then chances of getting accepted is much higher.