Success Stories: NIW Approval Secured for a Staff Surgeon and Assistant Professor without RFE
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you very much for your kind support.”
On September 26th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Staff Surgeon/Assistant Professor in the Field of Acute Care Surgery and Traumatology (Approval Notice).
General Field: Acute Care Surgery and Traumatology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Staff Surgeon/Assistant Professor
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Taiwan
Approval Notice Date: September 26th, 2025
Processing Time: 20 months, 9 days
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a staff surgeon and assistant professor from Taiwan in the field of acute care surgery and traumatology. At the time of filing, the client was engaged in both clinical practice and academic research, focusing on improving trauma care outcomes through big data analysis and evidence-based treatment strategies. His petition was approved in 20 months and 9 days without RFE.
Proposed Endeavor: Advancing Trauma Care Through Big Data Research
The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on using big data research and artificial intelligence to improve the prognosis of trauma patients and refine acute care surgery strategies. His work addresses some of the most pressing challenges in trauma care, including chest trauma, pelvic fractures, liver resection outcomes, and the integration of machine learning into emergency triage. By analyzing trauma registries and developing predictive models, his research is helping to identify best practices to improve survival rates, reduce complications, and lower healthcare costs.
Notable Achievements Supporting the Petition
To demonstrate eligibility for the NIW, NAILG highlighted the following achievements:
- Education and Training: Holds an M.D. degree with advanced specialization in trauma and acute care surgery.
- Publications: Authored 35 peer-reviewed journal articles (11 first-authored and 3 co-first-authored) published in top journals in surgery and emergency medicine.
- Citations: His research has been cited 174 times, with at least 4 of his papers ranking among the top 10–20% most-cited clinical medicine publications of their years.
- Peer Review Service: Conducted at least 3 reviews for respected journals, reflecting his recognized authority in the field.
- Research Contributions: Produced key insights into trauma prognosis and treatment, including novel approaches to blunt chest injuries, pelvic fractures, and traumatic hemorrhage. He also developed predictive AI models for early detection of delayed bleeding, splenic injury, and hip degeneration, which have been adopted by peers to improve clinical decision-making.
Expert Recognition
The client received four recommendation letters. One of the experts said that:
“The insights by [The Client]’s research have changed the landscape of trauma care and provided generous support for surgeons and medical professionals, helping fortify national and international healthcare systems. [The Client] is a top-level expert in his field and an asset for this nation.”
NIW Approval and Outlook
The approval of this NIW petition affirms the significance of the client’s contributions to trauma care and his potential for future impact. NAILG is proud to have represented this accomplished physician-scientist. His continued work will advance acute care surgery, integrate AI into emergency medicine, and contribute to improving survival outcomes and reducing healthcare burdens in the United States.