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Magnetics Engineer Wins an NIW on Rare Earths and Surgical Micro-Robots

Engineering & Manufacturing | 7 months ago

EB-2 NIW Visa
From China
No RFE
EB-2 NIWVisa

Case Summary.

Carla Caballero helped a Chinese magnetics engineer secure an EB-2 National Interest Waiver for work at the intersection of two national priorities: rare-earth magnet manufacturing and minimally invasive medical technology. His case featured PhD research on magnetically driven micro-robots for brain surgery that he carried into a startup — helping drive a $36 million funding round and an FDA humanitarian device designation — along with rare-earth magnet work for Fortune 500 tech clients, a journal-cover publication, and leadership of a major professional engineering society chapter.

Lead Attorney.

Carla Caballero

Carla Caballero

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Carla Caballero is an experienced immigration attorney dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. Before founding her practice, Carla worked at a leading global immigration firm, where she advised multinational corporations across industries including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, semiconductors, management consulting, and finance.

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