Success Stories: NAILG’s Effort Facilitates NIW Success for PhD Candidate in the Field of Public Health

Client’s Testimonial:

“It was a great pleasure working with Chen Immigration Law Associates on my NIW I-140 petition. I was consistently impressed by the team’s professionalism, expertise, and responsiveness throughout the process. I highly recommend them to anyone pursuing this path.”

On April 24^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Candidate in the Field of Public Health (Approval Notice).

General Field: Public Health

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Candidate

Country of Origin: Ghana

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Georgia

Approval Notice Date: April 24^th, 2025

Processing Time: 10 months, 18 days

Case Summary:

The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is proud to announce the successful approval of our client’s National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. Her research plays a vital role in improving public health by generating evidence-based data that guides the implementation of health interventions and policies. Through rigorous, population-based research methodologies, she addresses key health challenges and contributes to the well-being of communities both in the United States and worldwide.

Her work directly supports the advancement of evidence-based healthcare practices. By providing reliable data, she helps enhance clinical treatment outcomes while also minimizing healthcare costs and increasing the affordability of care, a critical priority for public health systems globally.

Our client’s academic achievements reflect the quality and impact of her research. She has authored 8 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 2 first-authored papers, and 8 conference abstracts. Her work has been cited 105 times, indicating significant influence in the fields of public health and healthcare policy. In addition to completing one peer review, she has secured competitive research funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

One expert noted the broad significance of her contributions:

“Overall, [client]’s findings emphasize the importance of addressing the food environment to promote healthier choices and prevent nutrition-related diseases, especially among children. Her research serves a global audience, as children’s health is pivotal to creating and fostering thriving communities worldwide.”

NAILG’s Strategic Role

NAILG worked closely with her to develop a petition that not only highlighted her academic and professional accomplishments but also clearly demonstrated the national importance of her research. By articulating the originality, measurable impact, and societal relevance of her work, NAILG successfully presented her as both an exceptional researcher and a valuable contributor to public health innovation in the United States.

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