Success Story: NIW Approved Without Delay! We Guided a Chinese Research Scholar To Success
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“WeGreened attorneys are professional and responsive. I enjoyed working with them in case preparation, and I am glad that my case was finally approved.”
On October 1st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Scholar in the Field of Public Health (Approval Notice).
General Field: Public Health
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scholar
Country of Origin: China
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: October 1st, 2025
Processing Time: 11 months, 22 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success story of another client whose I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition was recently approved without receiving any RFE.
The Client’s Expertise and Proposed Endeavor
The client holds a Ph.D. in public health and is recognized as an expert in the field. The proposed endeavor focuses on employing robust epidemiological studies and statistical methods to investigate urgent public health issues, including prescription drug use, cancer prevention, and treatment. This research aims to generate accessible guidelines for public health researchers, physicians, and government agencies, ultimately contributing to improving population health in the United States. The area of research is of clear, substantial merit and national importance.
Evidence of Accomplishments
In support of the petition, we highlighted the client’s strong academic and professional record, which includes:
- 9 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 of them first-authored
- 7 abstracts, including 1 first-authored
- 1 preprint
- 172 citations to published work, reflecting the influence of this research on the scientific community
- At least 28 peer reviews for well-respected journals, underscoring recognition as a trusted authority in the field
Further strengthening the case, the client has secured significant funding support from major organizations such as Pfizer, the Turell Foundation, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which validates the importance and applicability of this work.
Recognition and Support
The petition also included four letters of recommendation from leading experts in public health, who attested to the originality and importance of the client’s contributions. These letters highlighted the impact of the research and the potential benefits for U.S. healthcare.
“It is imperative that he be allowed to carry out his research uninterrupted so that the United States is able to benefit from its value in its entirety.”
A Successful Outcome
By demonstrating that the client’s research is of substantial merit and national importance, that the client is well-positioned to advance this work, and that it is in the best interests of the United States to waive the job offer requirement, USCIS approved the NIW petition.
We are proud to have assisted in securing this approval and look forward to seeing the client’s continued impact on advancing public health research and improving outcomes for communities across the nation.