Success Stories: NAILG’s Meticulous Preparation Secured NIW Approval for a Japanese Graduate Student in Chemical Engineering

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for all the help during the case preparation. Attorneys were very thorough with material preparations and prompt with answering questions. I was satisfied with the drafted materials, and my case was approved.”

On February 24^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Student in the Field of Chemical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Chemical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Student

Country of Origin: Japan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: February 24^th, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 6 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Our client, a distinguished graduate student in chemical engineering, sought our assistance in filing her National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. Recognized for her expertise and impactful research, she has made significant contributions to nanotube-polymer interactions, biosensors, and pharmaceutical formulation, demonstrating clear leadership in her field. Seeing her as a strong candidate for NIW approval, we meticulously built a compelling case on her behalf. Her petition included:

Academic Credentials: A B.S. in chemical engineering – biotechnology, demonstrating her advanced expertise in the field.
Research Contributions: 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 2 first-authored and 2 co-first-authored) and 2 first-authored conference abstracts, with 52 citations on Google Scholar.
Peer Review Activity: Regular invitations to review for top-tier journals and conferences, with at least 12 peer reviews completed.
Funding Recognition: Research supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), prestigious grants awarded to projects of national significance.
Proposed Endeavor: Research focused on developing low-cost electrochemical diagnostics for detecting infectious diseases and environmental contaminants, addressing healthcare disparities, enhancing real-time monitoring, and strengthening public health efforts in the U.S. Her research demonstrates both substantial merit and national importance.
Letters of Recommendation: Four letters from field experts attesting to her expertise and the national importance of her work.

“As such, it is clear that [client] is a chemical engineering researcher at the highest echelon of our field. She has proven her expertise through her impactful research into advanced electrochemical sensing systems for public health and sustainability applications, as well as through the inclusion of her findings in a host of highly circulated and respected academic publications. Thus, [client’s] record of achievement to date more than evidences the indispensability of her research to the U.S.”

With our expertise, we successfully presented compelling evidence that waiving the job offer requirement for our client would serve the U.S. national interest. Her strong academic background, research achievements, peer recognition, and proven ability to drive meaningful advancements positioned her as an ideal candidate for NIW approval. As a fruitful result, her petition was ultimately approved in 2 months and 6 days, reaffirming her value to the field and the nation. We appreciate her trust in us and wish her continued success.

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