Success Story: We Turned an RFE into Success: NIW Approved for Chinese Graduate Student Researcher via Premium Processing

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am very grateful to the attorneys and staff from the law group for their invaluable support throughout the preparation and drafting processes. The petition letter and the response to the USCIS were professionally written and thoroughly addressed all key points. Throughout the entire application process, communication with the law group was always prompt and efficient. Everything went smoothly thanks to their expertise and dedication!”

On May 9^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Student Researcher in the Field of Computational Organic Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computational Organic Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Student Researcher

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: May 9^th, 2025

Processing Time: 5 months, 17 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

At North America Immigration Law Group, we are proud to share another successful NIW (National Interest Waiver) case. We recently secured NIW approval for an MS holder and chemistry researcher from China, whose petition – filed under Premium Processing – was approved after 5 months and 17 days, despite receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE).

Our client specializes in the use of computational chemistry to investigate organic reaction mechanisms, to design new small-molecule drugs, and sustainable synthetic methods. His work has significant applications in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and environmental sustainability, addressing urgent needs to reduce drug development costs and improve eco-friendly research practices.

At the time of filing, the client was engaged in advanced research in the U.S., where he continues to apply his skills to the development of novel molecular strategies through data-driven modeling and simulation.

To support his NIW petition, we emphasized:

Publications and Citations: He has authored 8 peer-reviewed journal articles, three as co-first author, with 33 total citations. At least 4 of his articles ranked among the top 1–20% most cited in chemistry for their publication years.

Peer Review Contributions: He has completed multiple peer reviews and published in prestigious journals.

Significance and Impact: His research has been cited across the globe for advancing drug synthesis, catalysis, and green chemistry. He has also received federal research funding, further validating the national interest and merit of his work.

We are honored to have assisted this promising scientist in overcoming the RFE and achieving approval. His research continues to contribute to innovative and sustainable advances in U.S. pharmaceutical science.

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