Success Story: NIW Approved No RFE! Our Firm Helped a Pakistani Graduate Researcher Secure Success with Premium Processing Service
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you, Chen Immigration team, and especially my attorney, J., for your exceptional support throughout my EB2-NIW petition. I am very happy about the positive decision, and it became possible due to your support and hard work.”
On December 17th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Researcher in the Field of Chemistry (Approval Notice).
General Field: Chemistry
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Researcher
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Canada
Approval Notice Date: December 17th, 2025
Processing Time: 26 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team at North America Immigration Law Group secured National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval for a chemistry researcher whose work advances safer and more effective cancer treatments. The petition was filed with a concurrent request for premium processing and approved, reflecting the strength of the evidence and strategic presentation of the case.
The client holds an M.Phil. in Chemistry and is actively engaged in research within the field of chemical sciences, focusing on applications at the intersection of organometallic chemistry, computational modeling, and biomedical testing.
Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance
As an expert in chemistry, the client’s proposed endeavor centers on designing and synthesizing novel tin- and copper-based organometallic complexes, characterizing their structures using advanced spectroscopic and crystallographic methods, and integrating computational modeling with biological evaluation to establish structure–activity relationships. This work aims to develop safer, more selective metal-based anticancer therapies and advance next-generation multi-target therapeutic strategies.
In preparing the NIW petition, our team emphasized that this research addresses a critical national healthcare challenge. By exploring alternatives to conventional metal-based chemotherapy agents and improving treatment selectivity, the client’s work supports national efforts to reduce treatment toxicity, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen innovation in pharmaceutical research. These contributions clearly satisfy the NIW requirement of substantial merit and national importance.
Demonstrated Record of Scholarly Impact
To establish that the client is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor, we documented a solid and growing record of academic achievement and professional recognition, including:
- 9 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 1 first-authored publication, published in respected scientific journals
- 80 citations, demonstrating independent reliance on the client’s findings by researchers worldwide
- At least 3 completed peer reviews, confirming recognition of the client’s expertise and judgment within the field
The Result
USCIS approved the I-140 NIW petition, recognizing that the client’s research achievements and future plans meet the requirements set forth under the Dhanasar framework. This case demonstrates that highly specialized research in chemistry can satisfy the NIW standard when it is clearly connected to national healthcare priorities and supported by documented scholarly impact.
We are proud to have supported this talented researcher and look forward to the continued contributions the client will make toward advancing safer and more effective cancer therapies in the United States.