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Case Summary:

In August of 2023, we received a request from an Italian research associate working in the field of bioinformatics to assist him in submitting an NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. We were able to confirm that our client is an expert in the field of bioinformatics because NIW applicants and beneficiaries are required to have an “advanced degree” or “exceptional ability” in the sciences. Our client holds a Ph.D. in molecular medicine, and he has persuaded us that he seeks employment in a field with significant intrinsic value to the United States and a national scope.

He intends to pursue his research on developing computational tools and infrastructure for analyzing germline and somatic mutations, advancing genomic research, and facilitating integration with clinical practice to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases and cancers. We deduced that his research seemed pertinent to enhancing genetic data analysis and processing techniques for improving genetic disease and cancer treatments.

After a thorough consideration of our client’s credentials, we agreed to countersign the clientattorney agreement. We aimed at emphasizing the great importance of his research which contributes to customized therapy and advances genomic functionality in healthcare for improved patient outcomes. We incorporated the following details in our customized petition package:

• It was noteworthy for us to mention the importance of his research work, which has also been granted funding by the National Institutes of Health, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the European Research Council, the Italian Ministry of University and Research, and the American International Recruitment Council Foundation. This support of his research therefore serves as evidence that his work advances the field by characterizing complex nucleic acid structures, revealing crucial information on their functions in gene regulation, genomic stability, and disease development.
• Besides, his research has resulted in 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them firstauthored and 1 of them co-first-authored).
• Three of his key projects have also been included as evidence of his contributions to and skills in the field of bioinformatics, as demonstrated by the inclusion of important projects. Expert commentary that emphasizes his use of novel approaches, the nature of his discoveries, and the ways in which his ground-breaking research has been implemented across the field complements these project summaries.
• Not only did he complete and publish the results of his research in the field, but his research has also influenced his fellow researchers. Thus, his work has been cited a total of 495 times, proving the fact that his findings have been well-received in the field of bioinformatics.
• Owing to his proficiency in the fields of proteomics and genomics, he has been asked to serve as a peer reviewer for Scientific Reports, a reputable journal in the field. Thus far, he has finished just one review. It is obvious that he is regarded as extremely competent in the field.

The significance of his work is evident in his ability to offer an open-source, cloud-based solution for WES/WGS data analysis, simplify genomics data access for a wider audience, and support the United States’ commitment to advance healthcare, collaborate, and provide affordable genomic diagnostics and treatments.

The aforementioned data confirms that our client is regarded as highly knowledgeable in his field of expertise and as an authority on topics of his intended endeavor. We are grateful to our client for selecting the North America Immigration Law Group to successfully represent him in his EB2 NIW application before the USCIS and securing the approval successfully in just 5 days. A speak thanks to the Premium Processing Service upgrade for its expedited processing.