Success Story: Thanks To Our Guidance, An Assistant Professor Secured an NIW Approval Without RFE
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On December 1st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Population Health (Approval Notice).
General Field: Population Health
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor
Approval Notice Date: December 1st, 2025
Processing Time: 2 months, 22 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)
Case Summary:
Our client, a highly accomplished expert in the field of population health, has dedicated a distinguished career to improving maternal and infant health outcomes through rigorous, data-driven research. By integrating sociological theory with advanced quantitative methods, the client develops multilevel, community-clinical partnered interventions designed to protect the health of high-risk pregnant and postpartum women. This work directly supports national public health priorities and advances evidence-based solutions that enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations across the United States.
With the support of the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), the client’s I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition was approved. This approval reflects both the client’s exceptional record of scholarly contributions and the strength of the legal strategy that demonstrated the national importance of the research.
Leveraging a Ph.D. in Sociology, the client proposes an endeavor that focuses on conducting population-based research to identify the drivers of adverse maternal and infant outcomes and developing coordinated, community-engaged interventions that improve perinatal care in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. By advancing data-informed approaches to maternal and infant health, the client’s work supports U.S. priorities in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, addressing healthcare disparities, and improving quality of care for underserved communities.
The client’s research achievements are represented by a substantial body of peer-reviewed work, including 11 journal articles (seven of them first-authored), a first-authored peer-reviewed conference article, 24 conference abstracts (15 of them first-authored), a preprint, and multiple technical reports. This published research has been cited 114 times, demonstrating its growing influence among population health researchers, policymakers, and healthcare practitioners. The client’s findings provide actionable guidance for improving maternal care delivery and for building more effective community-clinical partnerships.
NAILG presented a comprehensive petition that highlighted the client’s scientific accomplishments, the measurable impact of the research, and the clear national importance of improving maternal and infant health outcomes. USCIS approved the NIW petition, recognizing the client’s significant contributions to population health and the ongoing value of this work for public health systems across the United States.
Our firm is proud to support a researcher whose work meaningfully advances maternal and infant health, strengthens evidence-based public health practice, and contributes to a healthier and more equitable future for communities nationwide.