Success Stories: NAILG Obtains NIW Approval for Researcher Innovating in Healthcare Diagnostics

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Biomedical Engineering, NIW

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On March 13^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Assistant in the Field of Biomedical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biomedical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Indonesia

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Wisconsin

Approval Notice Date: March 13^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

In the fight against diseases such as cancer and infectious illnesses, accurate and efficient diagnostic tools are essential. A biomedical engineering researcher has devoted his career to developing nanophotonic biosensors and mid-infrared chemical imaging technologies to advance diagnostic accuracy and accessibility. His work improves patient outcomes while also reducing the financial burden of care, particularly in the costliest stages of cancer treatment.

Contributions with National Impact
By strengthening the diagnostic process, his research directly addresses global health concerns while supporting the United States in maintaining a robust healthcare system. The implementation of his biosensors ensures that existing diagnostic tools can be made more effective without adding extra costs, a contribution that has clear implications for both public health and economic sustainability.

Academic Achievements and Recognition
His academic and professional record reflects a strong capacity to advance this critical field:

4 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored or co-first-authored), 1 co-first-authored conference article, 2 co-first-authored preprints.
At least 12 completed peer reviews.
45 citations to his published research.

His studies have been supported with funding from the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst within the Förderprogramm MIT-Forschung, underscoring the recognition of his potential to transform biomedical diagnostics.

Expert Recognition
One expert, reflecting on the broader impact of his contributions, emphasized the significance of his research by stating: “The implementation of his biosensors in the American medical sector improves the diagnostic capabilities of existing medical tools without imposing additional financial burdens on the healthcare system and patients. All of this goes to show that his work directly improves the quality of the national healthcare system, subsequently promoting better health outcomes for American citizens as well.”

Overcoming the Immigration Hurdle
With these accomplishments and future potential, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) crafted a petition that presented his research as indispensable to U.S. healthcare priorities. By emphasizing the originality of his biosensor work, the national importance of his diagnostic advances, and his strong record of publications and peer reviews, NAILG demonstrated his clear qualifications for the NIW category. USCIS approved his petition, confirming that his continued research will strengthen the U.S. healthcare system through innovation and sustainable diagnostic solutions.

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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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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	28,946	99.52%	3,030	98.31%
EB1A	4,322	91.76%	2,870	88.91%
EB1B	793	98.51%	236	90.77%
Total	34,061	98.44%	6,136	93.39%