Success Stories: Successful NIW Petition for Internal Medicine Physician from Pakistan despite RFE

Case Summary:     

We are delighted to announce that North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) has successfully secured the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for an internal medicine attending physician from Pakistan with premium processing. The client, holding an MBBS degree, has established a distinguished profile in clinical and translational research, with a focus on cardiovascular and chronic disease outcomes. At the time of filing, he was serving as an attending physician, where he combined his hands-on medical practice with research aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies for conditions such as atrial fibrillation, subdural hematomas, and heart failure. After reviewing his record of impactful publications, peer reviews, and consistent contributions to the field of internal medicine, NAILG identified him as an outstanding candidate for the NIW petition, which was approved within a remarkably short period of just 3 months, 4 days. With our help, the client secured success despite receiving an RFE.

Proposed Endeavor: Advancing Research in Cardiovascular and Chronic Disease Outcomes

The client’s proposed endeavor aims to characterize the outcomes of cardiovascular and chronic diseases, thereby enhancing medical knowledge, improving clinical practices, and identifying healthcare disparities that inform public health policies. His work integrates clinical observation, population-based data analysis, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve the understanding and management of conditions like atrial fibrillation, obesity, and chronic subdural hematoma. Through these early efforts, he aims to strengthen detection, treatment efficacy, and outcome prediction across diverse populations, aligning his research with national goals to reduce cardiovascular mortality and healthcare inequities.

Notable Achievements Supporting the Petition

In support of his petition, NAILG highlighted the client’s significant academic and research accomplishments, which include 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and 12 abstracts, with several published in leading journals. His work had already accumulated 35 citations at the time of filing, increasing to 56 citations by the time of the RFE response, with four papers ranking among the most highly cited in clinical medicine for their publication years. He has completed at least 7 peer reviews for reputable journals, reflecting his recognition as a trusted expert in internal medicine.

Expert Endorsements:

The client received four recommendation letters. One recommender noted:

“Considering his extensive publication record in esteemed journals and conferences, there is no doubt that [The Client]’s research is indispensable to the United States.”

NIW Approval and Outlook

This successful approval reflects both the client’s exceptional qualifications and the comprehensive presentation prepared by NAILG. His continuing work as an internal medicine physician and researcher will further advance innovations in cardiovascular care, data-driven treatment, and public health policy. NAILG is proud to have represented such a dedicated medical professional whose research contributes directly to improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing the well-being of patients across the United States.