Success Story: With Our Help and Premium Processing, a Graduate Independent Instructor from Ghana Smoothly Secures NIW Approval
Client’s Testimonial:
“I want to give a big thank you to my lawyer and the team at Chen Immigration for their exceptional support in securing my NIW-EB2 approval as a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science (non-STEM) without an RFE! Your guidance, professionalism, and expertise made the process smooth and successful. I am truly grateful!”
On October 6th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Independent Instructor in the Field of American Public Policy (Approval Notice).
General Field: American Public Policy
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Independent Instructor
Country of Origin: Ghana
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Ohio
Approval Notice Date: October 6th, 2025
Processing Time: 2 months, 1 day (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
At North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we are proud to celebrate another successful I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition approval, this time for an expert in the field of American public policy whose groundbreaking research is helping shape more equitable healthcare policies across the United States. The petition was filed with Premium Processing and was approved without delay, reflecting both the strength of the client’s record and the precision of our legal strategy.
Client Background and Proposed Endeavor
The client holds an M.A. in political science and specializes in quantitative policy research. Her proposed endeavor focuses on examining how racial attitudes and political dynamics shape immigration-related policy decisions across U.S. states, particularly within the healthcare sector. Through advanced data analytics, she aims to generate insights that inform inclusive legislation, reduce structural inequities, and improve health outcomes for immigrant and underserved communities—an area of research with clear, substantial merit and national importance.
Her work bridges political science, data analytics, and public health, offering actionable frameworks for policymakers and stakeholders to better understand how social dynamics influence access to care. By integrating machine learning and predictive modeling into her analyses, the client’s research contributes to creating evidence-based solutions that support equity in healthcare systems across the nation.
Demonstrating Impact and Expertise
To demonstrate the client’s influence in the field, our team meticulously curated evidence showcasing her achievements and leadership in quantitative policy analysis. Her record includes:
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3 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored), 1 first-authored preprint, and 1 first-authored abstract published in respected outlets.
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27 total citations, reflecting her growing recognition within the policy research community.
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Proven expertise in using machine learning and statistical modeling to inform state-level healthcare policy reform.
Endorsements from Field Experts
To strengthen the petition, we included four letters of recommendation from distinguished experts in political science and public health who attested to her substantial contributions and influence. These expert endorsements emphasized that her research is not only innovative but also vital to addressing some of the most pressing public policy challenges in the United States today.
A Vision for the Future
Her continued work promises to enhance healthcare equity, inform legislative decision-making, and ensure that immigrant communities receive the attention and care they deserve.
At NAILG, we are honored to have supported her NIW journey and look forward to seeing her ongoing contributions to public policy and health equity. Her success exemplifies how rigorous social science and data innovation can work together to improve lives and strengthen the nation’s commitment to fairness and inclusion.