Success Stories: EB-2 NIW Approved: Transforming Healthcare Efficiency through Evidence-Based Policy Research
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In July 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Health Specialist in the Field of Health Policy and Services (Approval Notice).
General Field: Health Policy and Services
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Health Specialist
Approval Notice Date: Second week of July, 2025
Processing Time: roughly 8 months (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
The recent EB-2 National Interest Waiver approval for a public health expert marks a compelling step forward in advancing the effectiveness and equity of healthcare systems in the United States. With a professional background in clinical medicine and health systems research, this individual has demonstrated a strong commitment to applying both qualitative and quantitative research methods to shape evidence-based healthcare policy, work that has now been formally recognized as nationally important.
Tackling Inefficiencies in Healthcare Delivery
Healthcare inefficiency is not just a fiscal issue—it’s a human one. Substandard systems can compromise patient outcomes, particularly among underserved communities. This client’s proposed endeavor aims to analyze and integrate diverse health services data to drive evidence-based reforms in healthcare delivery.
His research targets key issues such as the underperformance of healthcare infrastructure, coverage gaps, and the financial burden of care. By combining rigorous analytics with real-world health system evaluation, He is enabling policies that improve both clinical outcomes and cost efficiency.
Academic Productivity and Real-World Impact
To date, the client has authored 13 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 scientific abstracts, and 1 technical report, with 128 citations to his name. His most cited study—on the health workforce’s impact on patient outcomes—has received 53 citations and ranks in the top 10% most cited articles in social sciences for its publication year
In addition to academic recognition, the client’s findings have been used in global health studies, including those examining the financial strain of out-of-pocket healthcare during COVID-19 and the expansion of insurance coverage in low- and middle-income countries.
A Recognized Voice in the Peer Review Community
Expertise in this field is further demonstrated by the client’s record of at least 13 completed peer reviews for major journals. These invitations underscore his status as a trusted evaluator of new work and a contributor to the development of health systems literature.
Funding and Institutional Alignment
The client’s prior research has received institutional backing and continues to align with high-priority goals of reducing healthcare waste and improving equity. With the U.S. losing up to $935 billion annually to inefficient healthcare spending, his work contributes to strategies that enhance system-wide accountability and drive better patient outcomes.
Final Outcome
Despite receiving a Request for Evidence after the initial filing, NAILG successfully responded with updated documentation that addressed USCIS’s inquiries. The petition—filed in November 2024, upgraded to premium processing after submission, and approved in the second week of July 2025—ultimately affirmed that the client met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework.
This success underscores the value of interdisciplinary, data-driven health policy research and reflects the client’s capacity to make lasting contributions to U.S. public health systems. NAILG remains proud to support exceptional individuals like this client who are reshaping the future of healthcare, one policy at a time.