Upon review, we immediately recognized that the original filing had incorrectly framed the petition under the advanced degree category, when in fact the strongest argument was under the exceptional ability category. Manifest recalibrated the response to make this distinction clear and provided detailed, organized evidence proving the petitioner met the criteria.

We showcased the applicant’s groundbreaking research in the intersection of artificial intelligence and advanced materials science, emphasizing its alignment with national priorities like the Materials Genome Initiative and the White House’s Critical and Emerging Technologies List. Our response detailed how the applicant’s work—involving AI-driven materials discovery and optimization—contributes directly to sectors such as defense, healthcare, sustainable manufacturing, and energy security. We connected the scientific merit of the research to real-world national interests, demonstrating both urgency and relevance.

Finally, we made a compelling argument that waiving the labor certification would benefit the United States, not only because of the applicant’s unique qualifications and strategic vision, but also because the nature of their work is too critical to delay through traditional labor certification processes. Our response balanced technical detail with policy relevance, making it clear thatour client’s ongoing contributions are aligned with U.S. innovation and security goals.