Success Story: NIW Approved Swiftly For a Chinese Postdoctoral Researcher with Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Macromolecular Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering), NIW

On January 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Organic Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Organic Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: January 18^th, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to announce the approval of an I-140 NIW petition for one of our clients, a distinguished researcher in the field of organic chemistry.

With a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Sciences (Chemistry), our client has made significant contributions to advancing chemical synthesis and catalysis methodologies. Her proposed endeavor focuses on developing innovative approaches to construct novel small molecules with unique functionalities, which hold broad applications in drug design and materials science. This area of research is of evident substantial merit and national importance, as it directly supports pharmaceutical innovation and the creation of advanced materials that benefit healthcare and technology in the United States.

To demonstrate her qualifications, we presented evidence of her impressive academic record and research accomplishments. She has authored 18 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 7 first-authored and 2 co-first-authored publications. Her body of work has been cited 557 times, reflecting its broad impact and influence within the scientific community. These achievements underscore her reputation as an innovative researcher whose methodologies have been widely adopted by independent experts in her field.

In preparing her petition, we highlighted how her research addresses critical challenges in pharmaceutical development, where efficient and precise small-molecule synthesis is essential for advancing therapies that improve public health. By establishing her role as a leading contributor in this field, we successfully demonstrated that she is well-positioned to continue advancing her endeavor in the United States.

This approval recognizes her strong record of accomplishment and the national importance of her research. We are proud to have supported her in achieving this milestone and look forward to her continued success in organic chemistry and beyond.

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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%