Success Stories: A Researcher From South East Asia (SEA) in the Field of Molecular Biology Received NIW Petition Approval with Just 8 Citations, Despite RFE
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On March 24th, 2020, we received another NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Researcher in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).
General Field: Molecular Biology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher
Country of Origin: South East Asia (SEA)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: March 24th, 2020
Processing Time: 8 months, 28 days
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) has successfully attained over 16,000 I-140 immigration petitions. Our sterling reputation as a law firm that offers customized I-140 petitions and unprecedented insight into how the USCIS adjudicates cases are reasons why clients from all over the world seek our help for their green cards. In this case, a researcher from South East Asia hired us to help him with the first step in the green card process: filing an I-140 petition under the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) category.
Based on his research background and professional achievements, we determined that we would focus on his publication record, citation count, and peer review experience. At the time of filing, these numbers stood at 2 journal articles and 8 citations. We also included his specialized research which focuses on chromosomal techniques and viral infections. We emphasized that his research in this field is of great importance because it further advances understanding of serious and common viral infections prevalent throughout the world. These infections are often associated with the development of other grave diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders. All these factors helped our client to secure NIW approval, despite the lower citation count.
Further corroboration of the significance of his research was provided through 5 letters of recommendation volunteered by distinguished experts and researchers. One of these recommenders stated that “More common in the United States and throughout the globe, nearly 44 million people were reported to have Alzheimer’s or some related form of dementia worldwide in 2017. Through his research in yeast model systems, [client] has provided us with a platform for further protein dissection and the development of drugs and targeted therapeutics for these serious and debilitating diseases.”
Although we presented a strong case to the USCIS, our client’s petition was issued a Request For Evidence (RFE). With our experience of securing over 16,000 I-140 approvals, we put together a solid response which eventually led to the case approval after 8 months and 28 days. We congratulate our client on overcoming this great hurdle, and we wish him the best as he continues to carry out impactful research in the United States.