Schlumberger, now known globally as SLB, is one of the world’s most influential energy technology companies, operating across Nigeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, and other key energy regions. SLB professionals work on critical drilling technologies, subsurface modeling, digital energy platforms, carbon management, and global energy infrastructure that directly impact U.S. economic and energy security.
Because of this, many Schlumberger employees qualify for U.S. permanent residence through the EB1A Extraordinary Ability or EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories. No employer sponsorship required and no SLB’s involvement required.
At our firm, we regularly represent Schlumberger professionals worldwide and have successfully secured EB1A and NIW approvals even after prior denials or when other attorneys advised that approval was unlikely.
Schlumberger Roles Commonly Approved Under EB1A or NIW
- petroleum engineers
- reservoir and drilling engineers
- geophysicists
- subsurface modeling specialists
- energy data scientists
- offshore operations managers
- completion and well integrity engineers
- environmental and HSE specialists
- carbon capture and energy transition engineers
- project and operations managers
You do not need a PhD, academic publications, or US work experience.
Successful EB1A and NIW Cases for Schlumberger Professionals
Case 1: Nigerian Schlumberger Reservoir Engineer Approved Under NIW
A reservoir engineer working on SLB offshore projects in Nigeria believed his work outside the US would disqualify him. We demonstrated how his modeling innovations supported global energy stability and US supply interests. NIW approved without RFE.
Case 2: Schlumberger Drilling Engineer in Angola Approved Under EB1A
An Angolan based drilling engineer oversaw high risk deepwater operations using proprietary SLB technology. Despite no academic publications, we proved original contributions and a critical leadership role. EB1A approved in premium processing.
Case 3: Schlumberger Operations Manager in Ghana Approved Without Awards
A field operations manager leading multimillion dollar energy projects lacked awards or media coverage. We focused on leadership authority, economic impact, and global deployment responsibility. NIW approved within seven months.
Common Myths Schlumberger Professionals Believe
- “I must work in the US to qualify”
- “SLB must sponsor my green card”
- “EB1A is only for professors”
- “NIW is only for academics”
These assumptions are incorrect. USCIS evaluates impact, not geography or employer policy.
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Many of our SLB clients come to us after:
- being told they did not qualify
- receiving RFEs or NOIDs
- being denied after self-filing
- working with attorneys unfamiliar with energy-sector cases
We have more than 20 years of experience in:
- translating industrial impact into USCIS-approved language
- EB1A final merits analysis
- NIW national interest framing
- expert letter development
- responding to RFEs and NOIDs
If you work for Schlumberger (SLB) in Nigeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, or anywhere globally, you may already qualify for a U.S. green card.
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