Success Story: NIW Approved Despite RFE! We Helped an Internal Medicine Physician Secure Success with Premium Processing Service
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you to Chen Immigration and Attorneys who helped to apply for my EB-2 NIW in a fast and organized way. Despite receiving an RFE, they guided me through the process that led to my EB-2 approval. They were patient, responded promptly, and provided me with all the resources to create a great application. I highly recommend them.”
On July 22nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Internal Medicine Physician in the Field of Internal Medicine (Approval Notice).
General Field: Internal Medicine
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Internal Medicine Physician
Country of Origin: Venezuela
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: July 22nd, 2025
Processing Time: 5 months, 19 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
We are excited to announce the I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval for our client, a dedicated physician and researcher specializing in internal medicine. The case was filed in February 2025, received an RFE, and was ultimately approved in July 2025, through Premium Processing.
With an M.D. degree, the client has established expertise in advancing research on infectious diseases, focusing on generating critical data and insights into clinical characteristics, screening, outcomes, and immunity levels. His proposed endeavor is aimed at improving early diagnosis and prevention strategies for infectious diseases, thereby reducing public health risks and improving patient outcomes in the United States.
Demonstrating the Client’s Significance
To demonstrate that the client is well-positioned to advance this nationally important endeavor, our firm highlighted his strong academic and professional record, which includes:
- 14 peer-reviewed journal articles (10 as first author) and 13 abstracts (1 as first author).
- 59 citations on Google Scholar, reflecting the recognition and adoption of his research across the field of internal medicine.
- At least 2 peer reviews completed for respected journals, demonstrating his role as a trusted evaluator of scholarly work.
The client’s impactful research has been supported by prestigious funding sources, further underscoring the importance and applicability of his work to pressing U.S. healthcare priorities.
To strengthen the petition, we submitted four strong letters of recommendation from distinguished experts in the field. These letters praised the client’s ability to produce highly relevant and innovative findings that have already advanced research and practice in infectious disease management.
“In this way, he mitigates treatment delays and ensures that the United States healthcare system efficiently manages Leishmaniasis infections within the population.”
A Favorable Outcome
Despite receiving an RFE, our firm crafted a compelling response that effectively showcased the substantial merit, national importance, and the client’s strong positioning to continue his proposed endeavor.
This approval highlights both the client’s exceptional qualifications and the effectiveness of our firm’s strategic approach, even in complex cases requiring additional evidence. We are proud to have supported this talented physician-researcher in securing his NIW petition and look forward to the continued impact of his contributions on infectious disease prevention and public health advancement in the United States.