Case Summary:

A skilled scientist from Georgia with a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology enlisted the specialized assistance of the North America Immigration Law Group to support him in submitting an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) application. Confident in our ability to guide him toward his green card, our client entrusted us with showcasing the value of his research and education to the United States. In his petition packet, we emphasized the exceptional nature of his work and how it contributes to the United States’ advancement by including pertinent details:

• Firstly, we detailed his research on the structure biology of important proteins in the arterivirus family which has already greatly advanced the national interest through facilitating the development of new treatments to protect the swine industry and mitigate economic losses. We concluded that his research is crucial to the United States because it addresses some of our nation’s and the world’s most pressing issues, including advancing computational chemistry tools for drug discovery and reducing cancer treatment costs on patient financial hardship.
• Also, we noted the 16 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 first-authored and 1 co-first-authored) published by him in some of the most discerning, high-impact journals in his field. These venues are extremely selective with a rigorous peer review process, making publication in them a rare accomplishment achieved by only the very best researchers in the field.
• Besides, he not only completed and published his research findings successfully but also impacted his colleagues with his discoveries. His research publications have been referenced by researchers in at least 38 countries, showcasing their widespread recognition and credibility in the field of biochemistry. We noted that his biochemistry research has been cited 304 times, highlighting its significant relevance in the field.
• Moreover, he has shaped the field through his peer review service. Only researchers with a demonstrated history of successful research in their field are selected to hold the reviewer role to adhere to high publication standards. Therefore, his review service illustrates his recognition as an expert in the biochemistry research community. He has been invited to conduct peer reviews for noteworthy journals in the field, and he completed 30 peer reviews to date.
• He has further received funding support from the National Basic Research Program of China, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the National Key Research and Development Program of China. Therefore, his research advances these goals by shedding light on the pathways in tumor prevention.

His fellow experts in the field also contributed more insight into the merit of his research, ascertaining how our client’s prowess in biochemical reconstitution and crystallography situates him as a leader in the field and establishes his inherent value to the United States. Therefore, we included four recommendation letters in his EB-2 NIW petition packet. One of the recommenders stated the below:

“[Client] is a biochemistry researcher at the highest echelon of our field. He has proven his expertise through his impactful research into fundamental protein mechanisms in viruses, as well as the advanced characterization of biomolecules. Thus, his record of achievement amply demonstrates the indispensability of his research to the United States.”

Successfully, we convinced the USCIS that our client is conducting cutting-edge research into the biochemical underpinnings of cancer and viral infection disease. The high quality of his research is clearly shown by his impressive record of publications. Thus, his research in the biochemistry field is undoubtedly of benefit to both U.S. and global research communities.

Within a span of 5 days, the NIW petition approval was promptly issued by USCIS without necessitating any additional requests for evidence (RFE). We express our heartfelt appreciation to our client for reaching out to our legal team and extend our congratulations for successfully attaining this significant milestone, thus contributing to this triumphant story.