Success Story: NIW Approved In Record Time! Our Expert Team Assisted a Senior Scientist in Securing Success with Premium Processing

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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On January 22^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Scientist in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Molecular Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Scientist

Country of Origin: Poland

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina

Approval Notice Date: January 22^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 12 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to announce the I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition approval for our client, an expert in the field of molecular and cellular biology. The petition was filed with direct premium processing and was approved after just 12 days of filing.

The Client’s Profile and Proposed Endeavor

The client holds a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology and is an expert in the field of molecular biology. The client’s proposed endeavor is to continue the research on engineering microorganisms for biomanufacturing valuable chemicals and pharmaceutical ingredients. This vital work aims to establish cost-effective domestic supply chains for essential compounds, a project with clear, substantial merit and national importance for the United States.

The client is currently a senior scientist at a U.S. biotechnology company, where the client plans to continue advancing this critical research.

Demonstrating the Client’s Significance

To satisfy the requirements for the NIW, we developed a petition that clearly demonstrated the client is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. Key evidence of the client’s impact and expertise included:

10 peer-reviewed journal articles, with 3 of them being first-authored.
1 patent, further establishing the client’s innovative work and its commercial or industrial applicability.

The client’s published body of work has been cited 724 times, illustrating the profound and widespread influence of the client’s research within the scientific community. Furthermore, the client’s work has received funding from major U.S. government organizations, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), which highlights the national relevance and importance of this research.

A Favorable Outcome

The I-140 NIW petition was approved with no Request for Evidence (RFE) issued, showcasing the strength of the client’s profile and the strategic clarity of the petition. We are honored to have played a part in securing this positive outcome for a scientist whose work is critical to strengthening the domestic supply chain and advancing the biotechnology sector in the United States.

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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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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%