Success Story: EB-2 NIW Approval for a PhD student in Cell and Molecular Biology in only 32 days

On April 15th, 2013, we received another EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for a PhD student in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology (Approval Notice)

General Field: Cell and Molecular Biology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Candidate
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Service Center: Texas
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: April 15, 2013
Processing Time: 32 days

Case Summary:

This client is currently pursuing her PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, and filed a petition for National Interest Waiver in order to continue her work in prostate cancer research. Along with submitting evidence of our client’s major contributions to her field, our firm was able to collect testimonials from co-workers that pertained to the importance of her continued research. According to our client’s colleagues, “Successful research in [the petitioner’s] field addresses some of the most strenuous issues in diseases, particularly in relation to cancer, angiogenesis, and vascular engineering.” The majority of researchers and experts in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology believe that successfully understanding the underlying biological mechanisms is the key to identifying the pathogenesis of such diseases and development of potential therapeutic strategies and cures. In order to perform such innovative and cutting-edge research, our client has developed a unique skill set combining expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Cell Biology. This expertise can be demonstrated by her 9 peer-reviewed scholarly publications and 3 conference presentations appearing in leading journals and international conference proceedings. Her influence in the field can be illustrated by a large number of citations (at least 255) to her publications by researchers around the world. We at Chen Immigration Law Associates also collected recommendation letters from colleagues that support the proposed benefit of our client’s research is national in scope. In reference to our client’s many publications, one letter noted: “[The petitioner] has proven many times that she has the skills and knowledge necessary to make significant advances in the field, which will ultimately lead to more thorough and effective treatments for several forms of cancer and other devastating diseases in the USA.” This case was approved in only one month after filing.

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

Our Ten Thousand I-140 Approvals Provide Unprecedented Insight into the USCIS Adjudication Trend

With more than 47,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

We Have Helped Hundreds and Thousands of Clients with Credentials and Backgrounds Similar to Yours

With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

Vast Majority of Clients Came to Us Because of Referrals

For years, our firm has attracted new clients based solely on word of mouth, recommendations, and the positive collaboration experiences shared with them by their friends and family. We take pride in our reputation and work hard to ensure that we provide a green card application experience that our clients are happy to share with their friends and colleagues. That is how our approved cases grew from 600 in 2013 to over 47,000 in 2023.