Client was in the U.S. on a J-1 visa that was set to expire soon. Attorney Furqan filed his NIW petition based on his research field, which included predicting the effects of contemporary climate change and how to advise on climate change mitigation efforts. USCIS approved the I-140 before the client’s DS-2019 expired, allowing him eligibility to file his I-485 and stay in the U.S. without having to seek sponsorship from his employer.
