Success Stories: NIW Approval Won in 14 Days for a Libyan Postdoctoral Scholar in Bioengineering, Thanks to Our Teamwork and Premium Processing Upgrade

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am glad that things worked out well and for all the documentation that you have provided.”

On March 2^nd, 2023, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Field of Bioengineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Bioengineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Scholar

Country of Origin: Libya

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: March 2^nd, 2023

Processing Time: 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

“[The client], a preeminent researcher in the field of bioengineering, is investigating the structural differences between glia and neurons in healthy and diseased states by applying classification techniques to issues of structural deterioration in the nervous system. He has also enhanced functionality in an online repository of glia and neuron digital tracings, which enriches his peers’ research into the neural characteristics of various organisms. Collectively, these accomplishments offer clear evidence that [the client] is advancing understanding of the brain, brain function, and neurological disorders. His research thus contributes to public health matter [sic] of critical national importance.”

The above passage makes the significance of our I-140 NIW client’s work evident. The client was a postdoctoral scholar working in bioengineering and had a Ph.D. in the subject.

As an expert in the field, his proposed endeavor was to investigate the alterations of glia and neuron structures in different neurological and psychiatric disorders in order to improve diagnosis for neurological disorders, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen the healthcare system in the United States. This research advancing his proposed endeavor was of great importance because it directly impacted the quality of life of patients with neurological conditions. His work finding non-invasive methods for improving patient outcomes, such as patient education, is a foundational component of solving an array of diseases and conditions.

Not only this but his proposed endeavor also had broad implications for the United States since economically, neuroscience was a nearly $9 billion industry in 2020, with a projected growth to $37 billion globally by 2027. Along with this, his research has resulted in 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored) which have been cited a total of 267 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of bioengineering.

His work also found support in letters of recommendation written by 4 experts who recognized the value of his research and saw the potential in him to continue his research here in the U.S. This thought was aided by the fact that he has pursued research directly related to his proposed endeavor for 10 years.

These factors were significant in proving his value for the adjudication committee winning him the approval within just 14 days of application. Thanks to the premium processing upgrade, his case was approved without much fuss. We are grateful to our client for choosing our firm and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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