Success Stories: Leading Research on Disability-Related Bone Disease Results in NIW Approval

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in General Medicine (Public Health, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines, Virology, Epidemiology, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry), NIW

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On October 15^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate Professor in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Approval Notice).

General Field: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan

Approval Notice Date: October 15^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 8 months, 1 day

Case Summary:

This NIW approval recognizes a leading researcher in physical medicine and rehabilitation whose work advances the understanding and treatment of bone diseases linked to disability. With the guidance of North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), the petition demonstrated the substantial public health value of his research, which focuses on uncovering the biological mechanisms driving these conditions and developing innovative therapeutic strategies that improve patient care, restore function, and enhance long-term quality of life.

Over the course of his career, our client has established a meaningful record of scientific impact. He has authored 19 peer-reviewed journal articles, including five first-authored works, as well as three abstracts and four book chapters. His publications have been cited 550 times, reflecting widespread reliance on his findings within the research community. He has also completed at least 12 peer reviews for scholarly journals, underscoring his recognition as a trusted expert in his field.

His contributions have earned competitive support from major health funding institutions, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Arthritis Network, demonstrating both scientific merit and practical relevance to patient care. His leadership has also been acknowledged through independent expert testimony, with one evaluator remarking: “As a meticulous, talented researcher who has made specific and valuable contributions to the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, [Client] has performed work of tremendous benefit.”

By presenting clear evidence of his accomplishments, ongoing impact, and strong positioning to continue advancing rehabilitation medicine in the United States, NAILG successfully established that waiving the labor certification requirement would be in the national interest. USCIS concluded that his work holds significant potential to reduce the burden of disability-related bone disease and improve outcomes for patients nationwide. We are proud to have represented this NIW approval and look forward to the continued progress of his research in musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation science.

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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%