Success Stories: NAILG Secured EB-1A Approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Medical and Public Policy After Prior NIW Success
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thanks for your services.”
On February 1st, 2023, and April 2nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Medical and Public Policy (Approval Notice).
General Field: Public Policy
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor
Country of Origin: China
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Washington
Approval Notice Date: February 1st, 2023 (NIW) and April 2nd, 2025 (EB1A)
Processing Time: 3 months, 22 days (NIW), and 15 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
At a time when cities worldwide are grappling with challenges ranging from public health crises to transportation inequities, one researcher has devoted his career to offering innovative, data-driven solutions. Our client’s work in urban and population policy has not only reshaped academic thinking but has also informed real-world policy strategies aimed at improving the quality of life in diverse communities.
After previously partnering with North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) to successfully secure a National Interest Waiver (NIW), he once again placed his trust in our team, this time to pursue the EB-1A classification, reserved for individuals who have risen to the very top of their field. His record spoke volumes.
Over the course of his career, our client has explored how travel patterns influence obesity rates, how public health interventions like travel restrictions affect mobility and health outcomes, and how socially significant events impact vulnerable populations, particularly those facing substance use challenges. His research addresses some of the most urgent policy questions facing not only the United States but the global community at large.
His scholarly achievements include:
● 24 peer-reviewed journal articles (17 of them first-authored), a first-authored conference article, and a book chapter.
● 277 citations from scholars across at least 30 countries, recognition as one of the top 1% most highly cited authors publishing on policy making over the past 10 years.
● 60 journal reviews completed and a position on the editorial board of a respected academic journal.
But numbers alone do not capture the full story. What sets our client apart is his ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. By applying cutting-edge techniques such as policy evaluation, statistical modeling, and data science, he has produced original research that has directly shaped public policies aimed at reducing segregation, improving transportation systems, and crafting more effective responses to health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. As one independent expert noted:
“[Client]’s scholarship benefits both the academic community and society as a whole. Given the relevance and utility of his original research findings and his overall contribution to public policy literature through his publication and peer review, it is evident that [client] is operating at the forefront of his field and fully merits the opportunity to continue his work in the United States.”
Drawing on this robust portfolio, the NAILG team developed a comprehensive and persuasive petition that effectively demonstrated our client’s extraordinary ability and the broad national and international significance of his work. Our strategic approach showcased not only his scholarly achievements but also the real-world impact of his research on public health, transportation, and social equity. We are proud to have successfully guided him through both the NIW and EB-1A processes, helping ensure that his influential work can continue to shape healthier, more equitable urban environments in the United States and beyond.