Success Story: EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for PhD Student working in the field of Biomedical Engineering

Recently, we received another EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student working in the field of of Biomedical Engineering. (Approval Notice)

General Field: Biomedical Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Doctoral Student
Nationality: Taiwan

Case Summary:

In all EB-2 NIW cases it is important that we emphasize the contributions that each candidate has made to their field of endeavor and what these contributions mean to the national interest. Although most candidates are established professionals, qualified candidates can come from a wide variety of career paths and positions.

Many potential clients approach us, expressing their interests in filing an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) but are concerned that it would be difficult for them to get their cases approved because they are just PhD students. The fact is EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) is focused on the beneficiary’s past achievements and reasonable projection of future benefits to the United States. EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) is not hinged to the beneficiary’s current position or employment. Many of our clients got their NIW cases approved and green cards when they were still pursuing their PhD degree.

In this case the client was a current doctoral student in the field of Biomedical Engineering. Considering this candidate was working towards an advanced degree, it was important to show the significant contributions he had already made to his field of endeavor. Significantly, this client was the first person worldwide to develop the safety profile of the blood-brain barrier opening using focused ultrasound and ultrasound contrast agents. Additionally, he was also the first person worldwide to develop the use of micro-bubbles for assessing the blood-brain barrier permeability in administering therapeutic pharmaceuticals to the brain.

Because these contributions may not seem significant to those directly not associated with the field of Biomedical Engineering, we developed a unique strategy for this client’s case. We at Chen Immigration Law Associates helped this client procure six recommenders from experts in the field. In order to assist with the process in a timely manner, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates drafted these letters for review, edit, and signing.

Additionally, we researched similar cases and rulings applicable to this case in order to provide supplementary evidence in support of this client’s particular situation.

Using this proven strategy, while correctly articulating the importance surrounding this client’s valued work, our team at Chen Immigration Law Associates was able to secure approval for this petition.

With this in consideration, it is important to emphasize that the processes and expertise practiced by Chen Immigration Law Associates. Not only do we develop the best possible strategies for each case, but we execute these strategies with the utmost effectiveness!

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).

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