Case Summary:

An NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition was successfully approved for an epidemiologist based in California specializing in Public Health. When our client approached us, we began by thoroughly evaluating her education and research experience before countersigning the client-attorney relationship. With years of in-depth experience in filing petitions, we were confident in guiding her toward NIW approval after conducting a detailed assessment of her credentials.

Our primary goal was to build a compelling case on her behalf, highlighting her exceptional skill set developed through an impressive educational background and advanced research positions that established her as a leader in her field. Below are key details we included in her petition to present to USCIS:

• Our client who holds an MPH in Global Health Epidemiology and Disease Control focuses on developing strategic interventions and research methodologies to reduce the spread and impact of global infectious diseases and mitigate the impact of behavioral health issues. To accurately assess her work, we preliminarily analyzed her field and determined that her proposed research is highly significant. Her innovative approaches enhance disease surveillance, prevention, and control, particularly in underserved regions. By focusing on the spread dynamics of infectious diseases, her work improves the deployment of vaccines, antiviral treatments, and public health measures to curb outbreaks. Moreover, the research also contributes to strengthening global health systems, making them more resilient against emerging diseases, as witnessed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in over 7 million deaths worldwide by late 2024.
• We highlighted her 12 citations drawn from 11 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 of them first-authored) and 5 abstracts (1 of them first-authored) published in prestigious journals. These achievements underscore her status as a leading researcher making impactful contributions to her field.
• Additionally, we included 4 recommendation letters from prominent experts in her field who recognized the value of her research. These letters emphasized the importance of her work in improving tools for public health and underscored its alignment with the national interest of the United States. The following excerpts from two of these letters further demonstrate her contributions:

“In summary, [client] has focused her research on substance use and its impact on undergraduate medical students. Moreover, she has made impressive contributions to public health through her history of carrying out research at several highly regarded institutions and organizations. Her distinctive array of skills set her apart from her peers, firmly solidifying [client’s] standing at the forefront of the public health field.”

• Furthermore, her research has been supported with funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This funding is reserved solely for research directed at advancing the national interest, including studies that aim to enhance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Thanks to our detailed strategies and high commitment, our client received her NIW approval within 2 months and 8 days with the premium processing service provided by USCIS. We thank our client for choosing and trusting North America Immigration Law Group to represent her case. We wish her continued success in her future endeavors.