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Data Center Thermal Researcher Rebuilds a Self-Filed NIW

Technology | 9 months ago

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EB-2 NIWVisa

Case Summary.

Valentin Karpenko helped a PhD-trained mechanical engineer at a Fortune 500 semiconductor company overcome a sweeping "kitchen sink" Request for Evidence on his self-filed EB-2 National Interest Waiver. USCIS had accepted only his advanced degree while rejecting the remaining prongs, so the response rebuilt the record around his R&D work on thermal systems for data centers - and won approval.

Lead Attorney.

Valentin Karpenko

Valentin Karpenko

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Mr. Valentin Karpenko offers more than 15 years of legal experience in immigration law, with a particular focus in the area of employment immigration. He is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. Mr. Karpenko has successfully advised and represented both individual and corporate clients in matters of employment-based immigration including compliance with applicable USDOL and USDHS rules and regulations, and developing case-specific strategies in light of current and new U.S. immigration policies.

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