Success Story: EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for Postdoc Researcher in ONLY 90 days

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Biology (Pathology and Immunology, Human Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Animal, Plant, Microbiology, Genetics, Botany), NIW

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EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for Postdoc Researcher in 90 Days. (Approval Notice)

General Field: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher
National Origin: India
Service Center: Texas
Processing Time: 90 Days

Case Summary:

In this NIW (National Interest Waiver) case, the client had a particularly low citation record (6 total citations), therefore, it was imperative that the influence of the client’s work and its importance towards the national interest was established by other means.

In this particular case, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates developed a strategy of drafting and acquiring 14 recommendation letters on behalf of experts in numerous fields of interest, in order to highlight the extended influence of this client’s work. Additionally, we emphasized this client’s ample experience reviewing and editing work completed by her colleagues, in order to establish her expertise that has been continually utilized by her colleagues in the field of Cellular and Molecular Biology.

Furthermore, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates researched AAO (Administrative Appeals Office) decisions that were similar to this client’s case, and cited these decisions to provide additional support for a favorable ruling.

Using this proven strategy, while correctly articulating the importance surrounding this client’s valued work towards the national interest, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates were able to secure approval for this petition in just 90 days!

With this in consideration, it is important to emphasize that the processes and expertise practiced by Chen Immigration Law Associates. Not only do we develop the best possible strategies for each case, but we execute these strategies with the utmost effectiveness!

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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With nearly 64,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

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With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	28,946	99.52%	3,030	98.31%
EB1A	4,322	91.76%	2,870	88.91%
EB1B	793	98.51%	236	90.77%
Total	34,061	98.44%	6,136	93.39%