Success Story: NIW Success! Iranian Postdoctoral Associate Earns Approval Through Our Tailored Approach and Team Expertise
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On April 3rd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Field of Cardiovascular Physiology (Approval Notice).
General Field: Cardiovascular Physiology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate
Country of Origin: Iran
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: USA
Approval Notice Date: April 3rd, 2025
Processing Time: 4 months, 21 days
Case Summary:
At North America Immigration Law Group, we are proud to celebrate another inspiring success. An accomplished Ph.D. holder from Iran, working at the intersection of molecular biology and cardiovascular physiology, recently secured approval for her I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition.
Field and Research Focus
Specializing in cardiovascular physiology, our client’s proposed endeavor involves investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular diseases, with the goal of translating these insights into pharmaceutical therapies.
She is currently conducting research in this field within a U.S.-based academic research environment and plans to continue publishing in high-impact journals while advancing therapeutic innovations.
Petition Category and Achievements
Filed under the EB-2 NIW category, the petition highlighted her compelling professional record:
● 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 4 first-authored and 1 co-first-authored, as well as 2 preprints and 8 abstracts.
● 135 total citations, including at least 4 papers ranked in the top 20% of most-cited articles in Biology & Biochemistry for their respective publication years.
● Peer reviewer for several top-ranked journals in cardiovascular medicine and physiology.
In addition to the publication record, her research has been supported by prestigious organizations, including the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American Heart Association (AHA) – a clear indicator of its national value and innovation.
Demonstrating National Importance
Our team demonstrated that her work holds direct relevance to U.S. public health priorities. Her research proposes new treatment paths that could:
● Minimize invasive procedures,
● Reduce national healthcare expenditures,
● Improve cardiovascular outcomes for aging populations.
Letters of Recommendation
To reinforce the strength of her case, we included 2 letters of recommendation from leading experts in her field, including one independent recommender. One letter stated:
“[Client’s] leadership in cardiovascular physiology is clearly demonstrated by her notable project outcomes and extensive record of publication. There is thus no doubt that [Client] shall continue to produce additional valuable research, both driving progress in the field and bringing immense benefits to national and international concerns.”
Outcome
With her extensive scientific contributions, strong publication metrics, and nationally significant research agenda, our client’s NIW petition was approved in 4 months and 21 days, without a request for evidence. Her case stands as an example of how meaningful, mission-driven research can be recognized and supported through the U.S. immigration system.
We are proud to have assisted this client in her immigration journey and look forward to the continued impact of her work in advancing vascular health and cardiovascular innovation in the United States.