Success Story: Our Expert Team Secured NIW Approval for An Associate Professor from India with Direct Premium Processing Service

“I found the team to be highly professional, and they prepared an excellent document for my NIW case presentation. Their impactful preparation played a key role in securing my approval.”

Case Summary:      

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a psychiatric social work expert from India whose research is advancing the field of mental health. At the time of filing, the client was actively engaged in research and professional work focused on improving public health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:
 NAILG carefully reviewed the client’s accomplishments and recognized the strong merit and importance of his work. His proposed endeavor is to investigate self-harm and suicide prevention among marginalized groups such as individuals with psychiatric comorbidities, indigenous populations, survivors of abuse, and caregivers of individuals with first-episode psychosis. By addressing these challenges, his research contributes directly to improving the quality of life and guiding evidence-based public policy. This type of work has clear and far-reaching national importance, especially given the urgent need for effective prevention strategies in mental health care.

Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:
The client’s academic training, professional expertise, and established research record demonstrated that he is exceptionally well-positioned to continue this critical work. He has authored 37 peer-reviewed journal articles as well as a first-authored case report and 2 first-authored abstracts. Collectively, his publications have been cited 501 times, reflecting both the reach and the influence of his research within the field of psychiatric social work and beyond.

In addition to his publication record, he has contributed to maintaining scientific standards by completing at least 11 peer reviews for respected journals. This role underscores his standing as a trusted evaluator of cutting-edge research and demonstrates the recognition he has earned from peers.

NIW Approval and Outlook:
By presenting evidence of impactful publications, citations, peer-reviewed contributions, and strong expert endorsements, NAILG successfully demonstrated that this client is making original and significant contributions in their field. His work in mental health research aligns closely with U.S. priorities to improve health equity, develop effective public health interventions, and strengthen community resilience.
We at NAILG are proud to have supported this client in securing his NIW approval, and we look forward to the continued impact of his work in advancing mental health care and public policy.