Success Story: NIW Approved Swiftly For a House Officer From Greece with Premium Processing and Our Expert Guidance

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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“Thank you for your timely responses and support during the preparation of my EB-2 NIW petition. I am very pleased with the quality of your work.”

On November 13^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a House Officer in the Field of Medicine (Approval Notice).

General Field: Medicine

Position at the Time of Case Filing: House Officer

Country of Origin: Greece

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: November 13^th, 2025

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

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to share the approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a medical doctor specializing in advanced heart failure and cardiovascular outcomes research. Leveraging our extensive experience and a proven framework for high-complexity NIW filings, our team presented a clear and compelling case that secured approval under premium processing.

With an M.D. and a strong background in translational and clinical research, the client is recognized for advancing the understanding of myocardial recovery in patients with advanced heart failure supported by mechanical circulatory devices. The client currently works in a clinical training role while simultaneously conducting research aimed at improving survival, reducing complications, and informing evidence-based care for one of the nation’s most urgent public health challenges.

Excellence in Cardiovascular and Heart Failure Research

Heart failure remains one of the leading causes of death and hospitalization in the United States. The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on identifying predictors of myocardial recovery during mechanical support, evaluating how these predictors relate to patient outcomes, and determining the durability of recovery following device explant. This research holds national significance because it directly contributes to the development of clinical strategies that reduce mortality, hospital readmissions, and long-term healthcare costs.

The client’s published work addresses critical questions regarding cardiogenic shock phenotypes, arrhythmia risk, renal function and adverse events, cardiac remodeling during mechanical support, and post-myocardial-infarction recovery. These investigations provide essential evidence for improving patient selection, refining device-management strategies, and shaping clinical protocols for patients with severe heart failure.

Research Leadership and Measurable Impact

The client has authored 24 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 2 as co-first author) spanning top-ranked journals in cardiology, imaging, immunology, and critical care. This body of work has earned 323 citations, evidencing substantial influence within the cardiovascular research community.

As highlighted in the petition, many of the client’s papers rank among the top 1%, 10%, and 20% most-cited publications in clinical medicine for their respective years, underscoring the impact and originality of the client’s work.

NIW Approval and Outlook

USCIS approved the NIW petition after determining that the client is well-positioned to advance this nationally important research and that waiving the labor certification requirement would benefit the United States. The approval recognizes the client’s sustained achievements and future potential to contribute groundbreaking advances in myocardial recovery, device-assisted heart-failure care, and cardiovascular outcomes research.

NAILG is honored to support this exceptional physician-researcher and looks forward to the continued impact the client will make in improving survival, enhancing patient quality of life, and informing the future of cardiovascular medicine.

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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%