I promised to post my information when I get the mail notice. Today I got it and very glad to share my information with you.
Ph.D in materials science from China,
Postdoctor in a so-so university here,
19 papers (17 first-authored, and 2 second-authored (advisor as 1st author),
3 book chapters,
1 disclosed patent,
10+ conference presentations including two invitations from US senators for speical seminars of a better USA.
4 recommendation letters (2 independent)
started preparation about hearing the retrogression news, DIY, send on 9/26,NSC recevied on 9/27, cashed check on 10/4, approved 10/25, recevied formal notice on 10/28.
good luck to all