RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES FRAMEWORK

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES & METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES

**Version 1.0 Dec 22 2025

Effective upon publication

Non-binding descriptive document**

§1.0 PRELIMINARY DECLARATIONS

§1.1 Document Status

This document outlines the standard research support methodologies, pathways, and operational constraints employed by Shivgan Joshi (“Service Provider”) in assisting clients with academic publication and dissemination strategies.

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§2.0 RESEARCH CURRENCY & REFERENCE STANDARDS

§2.1 The Service Provider shall, where academically appropriate, prioritize the use of recent scholarly references, typically focusing on literature published within the preceding twelve (12) months, supplemented by foundational, seminal, or highly cited prior work as required for academic completeness and contextual rigor and will focus primarily on review papers relevant to the current landscape.

§2.2 Final reference selection and journal selection remains subject to:

§2.2(a) Journal or conference scope and editorial policies (for example, open access publishable reviews)
§2.2(b) Peer-review and methodological standards in terms of timelines and rigor
§2.2(c) Availability and relevance of recent literature

§2.3 No representation is made that all citations or journal timelines will fall exclusively within a fixed or guaranteed time window.

§3.0 JOURNAL & CONFERENCE SELECTION SUPPORT

§3.1 The Service Provider shall assist the Client in identifying and evaluating suitable journals or conferences based on:

§3.1(a) Topic and methodological relevance
§3.1(b) Publisher reputation and editorial credibility based on experience
§3.1(c) Indexing and abstracting status aimed toward government citations
§3.1(d) Peer-review rigor balancing time and quality and publication of open access reviews
§3.1(e) Audience reach and disciplinary visibility and suitability with government indexing
§3.1(f) Alignment with applied, policy-oriented, or government-relevant research

§3.2 Target venues may include, where appropriate, publishers and platforms such as Mid-tier open access journals, IEEE, Springer, and other comparable peer-reviewed academic outlets focused on citation strategy or Scopus indexing strategy.

§3.3 Where feasible, preference is given to journals or conferences that are indexed or abstracted in recognized scholarly databases, such as Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, RePEc, WOS, Research Commons, or equivalent indexing services, subject to publisher and database eligibility criteria.

§3.4 Final submission venue decisions remain solely with the Client.

§4.0 MANUAL SUBMISSION & PLATFORM UPLOAD SUPPORT

§4.1 Upon Client authorization, the Service Provider may provide administrative and technical assistance to:

§4.1(a) Choose the correct reputed mentor to manually upload the finalized manuscript to selected platforms
§4.1(b) Complete submission or repository deposit forms along with reputed mentor
§4.1(c) Format metadata and supplementary materials according to platform-specific requirements with experienced mentor who already has published the work

§4.2 All uploads are performed manually and in compliance with each platform’s published terms of service. §4.3 The Service Provider does not bypass, manipulate, automate, or influence indexing, editorial, or review systems.

§5.0 RESEARCH VISIBILITY & OPEN-ACCESS DISSEMINATION

§5.1 To enhance scholarly visibility and accessibility, the Service Provider may assist the Client, where appropriate and permitted, in disseminating the research through recognized open-access and academic dissemination platforms, including but not limited to:

§5.1(a) Zenodo
§5.1(b) HAL Open Science
§5.1(c) EconPapers / RePEc
§5.1(d) SSRN
§5.1(e) CommonWorks (.edu institutional repositories)
§5.1(f) Crossref
§5.1(g) viXra
§5.1(h) Scholar9
§5.1(i) Institutional or discipline-specific academic repositories

§5.2 Such dissemination is intended to support:

§5.2(a) Discoverability across academic and policy audiences
§5.2(b) Citation potential
§5.2(c) Long-term archival access and preservation

§5.3 Indexing, visibility, discoverability, and citation outcomes remain subject to independent third-party platform policies and eligibility criteria.

§6.0 GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC RESEARCH INDEXING (ASPIRATIONAL POSITIONING)

§6.1 Where academically appropriate and subject to third-party eligibility criteria, the Service Provider’s aim is to position the research so that it may be eligible for discovery, indexing, archiving, or citation across recognized government, public-sector, regulations.gov, commerce.gov, and policy-oriented research systems.

§6.2 Such positioning may include appropriate journal selection, repository dissemination, metadata optimization, and policy-relevant framing. §6.3 The Service Provider does not control, influence, or guarantee inclusion in any indexing or government system but will choose a mentor who has been indexed in these places.

§6.4 Illustrative (non-exhaustive) discovery targets may include:

§6.4.1 United States & International Government Research Systems

§6.4.1(a) ERIC (Education Resources Information Center – U.S. Department of Education) (including use as a scholarly research submission or public-comment–linked paper where appropriate) - Manual Submission by reputed co-author
§6.4.1(b) Science.gov (U.S. federal science discovery portal) - This is done using Springer Lecture Notes Series and might take 1-2 years
§6.4.1(c) U.S. Department of Commerce Research Library - Through selecting the right open access journal is quicker under 6-9 months
§6.4.1(d) U.S. university institutional repositories (.edu commons) - Manual submission through reputed co-authors whose work is already published

§6.4.2 European & International Public Research Platforms through targeted open access Journals and Topics

§6.4.2(a) SCANR (France – Ministry of Higher Education and Research)
§6.4.2(b) ISIDORE (France – national humanities and social sciences platform)
§6.4.2(c) EuroPMC (European research infrastructure)
§6.4.2(d) EPALE (European Commission adult learning and policy platform)
§6.4.2(e) OUCI (Ukraine – open citation index)

§6.4.3 Australia & Global Policy Research Systems - through targeted open access journals and topics

§6.4.3(a) VOCEDplus (Australian government–supported vocational education research system)

§6.4.4 Open Science & Archival Infrastructure - through co-author and/or manual submissions

§6.4.4(a) OSF (Open Science Framework)
§6.4.4(b) Other recognized public or open science repositories

§6.5 Discovery, indexing, and archival outcomes are determined solely by independent third-party systems but we try to submit through co-authors who already have proven record of success in the selected indexing.

§7.0 ERIC & GOVERNMENT RESEARCH PORTAL SUPPORT done through manual submission by reputed co-authors

§7.1 Where the research topic is relevant to education, workforce development, public policy, or applied government research, the Service Provider may assist in preparing and submitting content suitable for consideration through:

§7.1(a) ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
§7.1(b) Government or public-comment research portals (e.g., regulatory consultation or public docket submissions)

§7.2 The Client acknowledges that:

§7.2(a) ERIC inclusion and government portal acceptance are independent editorial or administrative determinations
§7.2(b) Submission does not guarantee indexing, publication, citation, or government adoption
§7.2(c) All submissions must comply with applicable public-comment rules, research ethics standards, and disclosure requirements

§8.0 DATASET PUBLICATION & DATA CITATION SUPPORT

§8.1 Where applicable and authorized by the Client, the Service Provider may assist in:

§8.1(a) Structuring datasets for public release using Python Scraping
§8.1(b) Preparing metadata, documentation, and descriptive summaries for uploading data
§8.1(c) Uploading datasets to recognized public data repositories (e.g., Zenodo or similar platforms)

§8.2 This support is intended to:

§8.2(a) Enable independent reuse and validation
§8.2(b) Support formal dataset citation
§8.2(c) Enhance transparency and reproducibility

§8.3 The Client retains sole responsibility for:

§8.3(a) Data ownership and provenance
§8.3(b) Privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance
§8.3(c) Dataset licensing and reuse permissions

§9.0 POLICY-ORIENTED FRAMING & CITATION STRATEGY

§9.1 The Service Provider may offer editorial and structural guidance to frame research content and methodology in a manner that is:

§9.1(a) Relevant to applied policy analysis and evaluation
§9.1(b) Accessible to government, regulatory, and institutional audiences
§9.1(c) Suitable for citation in public policy, regulatory, or government-adjacent research contexts

§9.2 Such guidance does not involve lobbying, advocacy, political messaging, or direct government representation.

§10.0 SCOPUS & GOVERNMENT/INSTITUTIONAL INDEXING PATHWAYS

§10.1 Scopus Indexing via Conference Proceedings reflected on Scopus portal and WOS portals

§10.1.1 For clients requiring Scopus-indexed publications, the primary pathway is through IEEE or Springer conference proceedings:

§10.1.1(a) IEEE Conferences: Most IEEE conference proceedings are automatically indexed in Scopus within 4-8 months post-publication
§10.1.1(b) Springer LNCS/LNBIP Series: Selected Springer Lecture Notes (Computer Science, Business Information Processing) are Scopus-indexed
§10.1.1(c) Conference Selection Criteria: Focus on conferences with established Scopus indexing history and credible peer-review processes

§10.1.2 Process Timeline:

§10.1.2(a) Conference submission & acceptance (2-4 months)
§10.1.2(b) Camera-ready version preparation presentation and mentor assisted presentation or mentor presents (1 month)
§10.1.2(c) Publication in proceedings (1-2 months)
§10.1.2(d) Scopus indexing (4-8 months post-publication)
§10.1.2(e) Total timeline: 8-15 months from submission to Scopus indexing

§10.2 Government & Institutional Indexing via Mid-Tier Open Access Journals

§10.2.1 For clients targeting government agency recognition (.gov citations) and institutional repositories (.edu inclusion), the preferred pathway is through mid-tier open access journals:

§10.2.2 Target Journal Characteristics:

§10.2.2(a) APC Range: $500-$1,500 (lower than premium journals)
§10.2.2(b) Acceptance Timeline: 4-12 weeks (faster than traditional journals)
§10.2.2(c) Indexing: Crossref DOI, Google Scholar, often Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
§10.2.2(d) Visibility: Government agency portals, institutional repositories, policy databases

§10.2.3 Primary Targets for Government/Institutional Recognition:

§10.2.3(a) Journals indexed in ERIC (U.S. Department of Education)
§10.2.3(b) Journals discoverable via Science.gov and agency research portals
§10.2.3(c) Publications eligible for university institutional repository inclusion
§10.2.3(d) Open access journals with public policy or applied research focus

§10.3 Strategic Pathway Selection

Goal	Recommended Pathway	Typical Timeline	Cost Range
Scopus Indexing	IEEE/Springer Conference Proceedings	8-15 months	$500-$2,000*
Government/Institutional Recognition	Mid-Tier Open Access Journals	3-6 months	$500-$1,500
Dual Strategy (Both)	Conference + Open Access Journal	Parallel tracks	$1,000-$3,500

*Conference registration fees vary; some conferences waive fees for presenters.

§10.4 Important Disclaimers

§10.4(a) No Indexing Guarantees: Scopus indexing decisions are made independently by Elsevier; conference selection does not guarantee indexing
§10.4(b) Journal Selection: Final journal/conference selection remains the Client’s decision
§10.4(c) Third-Party Systems: All indexing, government recognition, and institutional repository inclusion are determined by independent third parties
§10.4(d) Timeline Variables: Processing times vary by publisher, conference organizers, and indexing bodies

§10.5 Service Provider Role

The Service Provider assists with:

§10.5(a) Identifying appropriate conferences/journals based on research topic
§10.5(b) Preparing submissions according to venue requirements
§10.5(c) Navigating submission and publication processes
§10.5(d) Documentation for USCIS evidence purposes

§10.6 Outcomes depend on independent editorial decisions, peer review, and third-party indexing criteria.

§11.0 NO GUARANTEES (CRITICAL CLAUSE)

§11.1 The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider does not guarantee:

§11.1(a) Indexing in ERIC, Scopus, Web of Science, Science.gov, or any other database
§11.1(b) Acceptance by journals or conferences
§11.1(c) Citation counts or impact metrics
§11.1(d) Government usage, adoption, or policy implementation
§11.1(e) Immigration, visa, or petition outcomes

§11.2 All outcomes depend on independent third-party review bodies, publishers, repositories, indexing services, and government agencies.

§12.0 SERVICE AVAILABILITY & GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE

§12.1 At this time, this research mentorship and publication support service is available only to clients who are physically based in:

§12.1(a) New York City (NYC) Metropolitan Area
§12.1(b) San Francisco Bay Area

§12.2 This geographic limitation is due to:

§12.2(a) The current travel schedule and on-site availability of Shivgan Joshi who is based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India,
§12.2(b) Mentor availability and coordination constraints, and
§12.2(c) The fact that this service requires one or more in-person working sessions to ensure effective research planning, manuscript review, and academic integrity oversight.

§12.3 These limitations are operational in nature and reflect the Service Provider’s commitment to maintaining quality, responsiveness, and effective collaboration.

§12.4 Availability may expand to additional regions in the future, subject to changes in travel plans, mentor capacity, and operational considerations, at the sole discretion of the Service Provider.

§12.5 Nothing on this page constitutes an offer of services outside the locations listed above.

§13.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

§13.1 Document Purpose: This document serves as a descriptive framework only and does not constitute a binding agreement unless accompanied by a separately executed service contract.

§13.2 Non-Attorney Disclosure: The Service Provider is not an attorney and does not provide legal advice. Clients should consult qualified immigration attorneys for legal matters.

§13.3 Modification Rights: The Service Provider reserves the right to modify methodologies, pathways, and operational parameters described herein without prior notice.

§13.4 Contact Information: For service inquiries, contact via official channels only.

§14.0 SERVICE CHARGES & FEE STRUCTURE

§14.1 Post-Connection Fee Determination All service charges, fees, and payment structures are determined only after direct consultation and connection with the assigned mentor. No fixed pricing schedules are published or guaranteed in advance.

§14.2 Customized Pricing Factors Final charges are customized based on:

§14.2(a) Project scope and complexity requirements
§14.2(b) Research domain and methodology specifics
§14.2(c) Targeted publication venues and indexing pathways
§14.2(d) Timeline constraints and urgency factors
§14.2(e) Additional support services requested

§14.3 Mentor Consultation Required Prospective clients must complete an initial consultation with the assigned mentor before receiving any fee quotations or service agreements. This ensures accurate scope assessment and appropriate service matching.

§14.4 No Pre-Connection Price Quotes The Service Provider does not provide price estimates, quotations, or fee information before the mentor connection and project assessment process is completed.

§14.5 Third-Party Costs Separate All publisher fees (Article Processing Charges, conference registration fees, etc.) are separate from service charges and are the Client’s direct responsibility unless otherwise agreed in writing.

§15.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION & GOVERNING LAW

§15.1 Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

§15.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue

Any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to this agreement, including any services rendered, payments made, or interactions between the parties, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Both parties irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection on the grounds of forum non conveniens or any other similar grounds.

§15.3 Service Provider’s Residency and Travel Status

The Service Provider, Shivgan Joshi, is a legal resident of Indore, MP, India. Any travel by Shivgan Joshi to the United States is conducted solely for business-related meetings and project coordination with Clients physically located in the Service Provider’s approved service regions (as outlined in §12.0). Such travel does not constitute establishment of residency, a place of business, or consent to the jurisdiction of U.S. courts for matters beyond the scope of these limited meetings.

§15.4 No Waiver of Jurisdictional Rights

The Service Provider’s provision of in-person services in the United States shall not be construed as a waiver of the jurisdictional and venue provisions set forth in this section. The parties acknowledge that the Service Provider’s physical presence in the U.S. is temporary, incidental, and solely for the purpose of fulfilling service obligations under this agreement.

§15.5 Client Acknowledgment

By agreeing to these terms, the Client:

§15.5(a) Acknowledges that they have read and understood this dispute resolution clause;
§15.5(b) Agrees that any legal action must be initiated in Indore, MP, India;
§15.5(c) Waives the right to trial by jury in any proceeding;
§15.5(d) Understands that the cost and inconvenience of litigating in India are inherent risks of entering into this agreement.

§15.6 Severability

If any part of this dispute resolution clause is found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect, and the parties agree to seek modification by a court to achieve the original intent to the fullest extent permitted by law.

§16.0 PREFERRED CLIENT PROFILE: ATTORNEY COLLABORATION PREFERENCE

§16.1 Legal Collaboration Philosophy

§16.1.1 Our services are designed to complement and enhance existing immigration legal strategies, not replace them. We strongly prefer working with clients who have already engaged qualified immigration attorneys, as this allows us to focus on what we do best: evidence development and academic profile enhancement.

§16.1.2 By entering our program after securing legal representation, you benefit from:

§16.1.2(a) Coordinated Strategy: Your attorney handles the legal framework while we strengthen the evidentiary foundation
§16.1.2(b) Clear Role Definition: No overlap or confusion between legal advice and evidence building
§16.1.2(c) Efficient Process: Parallel preparation of legal and academic components
§16.1.2(d) Enhanced Credibility: Demonstrated commitment to proper legal process from the outset

§16.2 Seamless Attorney Integration Process

§16.2.1 When you join our program with an attorney already engaged, we can:

§16.2.1(a) Attach Our NALA-Certified Paralegal Work directly to your case file as supplementary evidence
§16.2.1(b) Coordinate Evidence Development with your attorney’s legal strategy
§16.2.1(c) Provide Documentation that aligns with USCIS formatting and citation standards
§16.2.1(d) Create Custom Evidence Packages that complement your legal submission

§16.2.2 NALA-Certified Immigration Case Documentation: Our certified paralegal services produce documentation that:

Meets professional legal standards
Is formatted for easy inclusion in legal filings
Includes proper citations and verifiable sources
Can be directly referenced in your attorney’s submissions

§16.3 Optimal Engagement Model

§16.3.1 The most effective engagement model occurs when:

Client secures immigration attorney (specialized in EB1A/EB2-NIW)
Initial legal consultation establishes case strategy
Our program engagement begins to build evidence per attorney guidance
Continuous collaboration between our team and your attorney
Integrated submission of legal and academic evidence

§16.3.2 This model ensures:

§16.3.2(a) Legal compliance maintained throughout
§16.3.2(b) Evidence quality matches legal requirements
§16.3.2(c) No conflicting advice or strategies
§16.3.2(d) Maximum preparation efficiency

§16.4 Legal Boundaries & Disclaimers

§16.4.1 We Are Not Attorneys: Shivgan Joshi and our team are not licensed attorneys. We provide:

Research and publication support
Profile building guidance
Academic evidence development
NALA-certified paralegal documentation services

§16.4.2 We Do Not Provide:

Legal advice or interpretation
USCIS form preparation (except as directed by your attorney)
Case strategy determination
Guarantees of approval

§16.4.3 Required Client Acknowledgment: By engaging our services, you acknowledge that:

§16.4.3(a) You understand we are not attorneys
§16.4.3(b) You will maintain separate legal representation
§16.4.3(c) You bear final responsibility for all submissions to USCIS
§16.4.3(d) All evidence we develop will be reviewed by your attorney before submission

§16.5 Getting Started with Legal Representation

§16.5.1 If you haven’t yet secured an immigration attorney, we recommend:

§16.5.1(a) Research qualified EB1A/EB2-NIW attorneys (we can provide referrals if requested)
§16.5.1(b) Schedule initial consultations with 2-3 attorneys
§16.5.1(c) Retain your chosen attorney and begin legal strategy development
§16.5.1(d) Contact us to begin evidence building in coordination with your legal team

§16.5.2 Clients with Existing Attorneys: Please provide your attorney’s contact information during our intake process so we can establish proper communication channels and ensure coordinated strategy development.

Note: This preference for attorney-represented clients reflects our commitment to professional standards and optimal case outcomes. While we can work with clients without attorneys, the most successful cases typically involve coordinated efforts between specialized legal counsel and our evidence-building expertise.

Note: It is strongly recommended that applicant obtain independent legal counsel before signing any agreement containing such provisions from an immigration attorney.

📋 Current Service Status & Waitlist

⏳ Limited Availability Notice

Due to exceptionally high demand and our commitment to providing personalized, high-quality mentorship to current clients, we are currently at full capacity and maintaining a waitlist for new engagements.

Current Wait Time: 3-6 months
Status: Overbooked / Full Capacity

📝 How to Join the Waitlist

Email Us Your Inquiry
- Send a detailed email to our official contact address
- Include your name, location, and specific EB1A/EB2-NIW needs
- Attach your current resume/CV for preliminary review
Request Master Service Agreement (MSA)
- In your email, explicitly request the current Master Service Agreement
- We will send the MSA for your review and consideration
Waitlist Acknowledgment
- Upon receiving your complete inquiry, we will:
  - Send formal waitlist acknowledgment
  - Provide your estimated position in the queue
  - Share expected timeline for initial consultation
  - Send the MSA for review (if requested)

📧 Email Template for Waitlist Inquiry

Subject: Waitlist Inquiry - [Your Name] - [Your Field]

Dear Shivgan Joshi Team,

I am interested in joining your EB1A/EB2-NIW profile building waitlist.

Name: [Your Full Name] Current Location: [Your City/State] Target Visa Category: [EB1A / EB2-NIW / Both] Professional Field: [Your Industry/Field] Current Status: [Working Professional / Researcher / etc.]

Please:

Add me to your official waitlist

Send the Latest Master Service Agreement (MSA) for review

Provide waitlist acknowledgment with estimated timeline

Attached is my resume/CV for preliminary review.

Best regards, [Your Name] [Contact Information] text

⚠️ Important Waitlist Policies

No Upfront Fees: Joining the waitlist is completely free
No Guarantees: Waitlist position does not guarantee eventual service engagement
First-Come Basis: Waitlist positions are allocated based on inquiry timestamp and mentor availablity
Preparation Recommended: Use waiting time to complete Udemy courses and study YouTube materials
Response Time: Waitlist acknowledgment emails with your position in que and mentor status are typically sent within 7-10 business days

🎬 DIY While You Wait: Essential Preparation Tasks

While you’re on our 3-6 month waitlist, use this time productively! We’ve created a comprehensive video guide with specific, actionable tasks you can complete to prepare for your EB1A/EB2-NIW journey.

📺 Watch This First: DIY Preparation Guide

🎥 What to Do While on the Waitlist: Your 6-Month Action Plan This 30-minute video walks you through exactly what to work on while waiting for mentorship availability.

✅ Month-by-Month DIY Action Plan

Month 1-2: Foundation Building

Watch the above video and take notes
Enroll in one Udemy course from our catalog (start with the “EB1A Research Strategy DIY” course)
Create your evidence inventory - list all existing achievements, publications, awards
Set up basic tools: Create Zotero account, GitHub profile, Google Scholar profile
Complete: At least 50% of your chosen Udemy course

Month 3-4: Skill Development

Finish your Udemy course (aim for certificate completion)
Watch key YouTube playlists from our channel
Start drafting your accomplishment summaries
Network strategically: Identify potential recommenders in your field
Create a professional LinkedIn profile highlighting achievements

Month 5-6: Advanced Preparation

Document your “Proposed Endeavor” outline
Map your achievements to USCIS criteria
Prepare preliminary drafts of major contributions evidence
Research target journals/conferences in your field
Complete all free tutorial materials on our YouTube channel

📋 Checklist: Be “Waitlist-Ready”

Check off these items before your consultation:

Udemy course certificate obtained
All “DIY While You Wait” video tasks completed
Evidence inventory spreadsheet created
Professional online profiles updated and optimized
Preliminary list of 5-8 potential recommenders identified
USCIS criteria self-assessment completed
3-5 target publication venues researched
Initial draft of “Major Contributions” statement written

🎯 Why This Preparation Matters

Clients who complete these DIY tasks:

Get faster results once mentorship begins
Require fewer sessions to reach USCIS-ready status
Demonstrate commitment that leads to better outcomes
Save time and money by being prepared
Maximize the value of our personalized mentorship time

📝 Tracking Your Progress

We recommend keeping a “Waitlist Preparation Journal” where you:

Date each task completion
Note insights and questions
Track time spent on each activity
Document challenges and solutions
Prepare specific questions for your future consultation

“The clients who succeed fastest are those who use waiting time as preparation time. Don’t just wait—prepare!” - Shivgan Joshi

Our waitlist system ensures that we maintain the quality and attention that has made our program successful, while providing fair access to prospective clients. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to serve current clients at our highest standard.

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