Success Stories: Reliable Data for Smarter Decisions: NIW Approval Achieved for Statistical Researcher

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for all your efforts!”

On July 10^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Manager at a pharmaceutical company in the Field of Statistics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Statistics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Manager

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the time of filing: Connecticut

Approval Notice Date: July 10^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 18 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are excited to share the successful outcome of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition approved for a statistics expert whose research advances the integrity of sensitive data for policymaking. At the time of filing, the client was engaged in academic research, building on her expertise in statistical methodology to address critical challenges in data accuracy, privacy, and bias issues central to evidence-based decision-making.

Establishing the National Importance of the Endeavor:

The client’s proposed endeavor involves designing and refining statistical models to address bias and enhance the reliability of sensitive datasets used in policymaking. Her work contributes directly to improving the quality of surveys, administrative data, and large-scale studies that influence government and institutional policies. By strengthening the statistical foundations of these data sources, her research supports a wide array of public initiatives and ensures that decision-makers are equipped with valid, trustworthy information.

Proven Ability to Advance the Field:

She has demonstrated strong capabilities through a focused body of scholarly work. Her research record includes 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored), 1 first-authored conference paper, 1 first-authored abstract, and 1 preprint. These works have been cited a total of 138 times, indicating her growing recognition within the statistical science community. In addition, she has completed at least 10 peer reviews, confirming her status as an active and trusted scholar in the field.

Recognition from Experts and Peers:

Letters from independent experts further underscored the value of her work, noting its importance in safeguarding data quality and guiding sound public policy. One testimonial described her as:

“Given her expertise in statistical methodology, data confidentiality and privacy, and estimation techniques, along with her impressive publication record in respected journals, it is evident that [client] is a leading figure in the statistics field and a valuable asset to the United States.”

Our Role and Outcome:

The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) was honored to support this client in preparing her NIW petition. By presenting her achievements in a clear, compelling manner and aligning them with national policy goals, we helped demonstrate that her continued work in the United States would serve the public interest. We are proud to have contributed to this successful outcome and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make.

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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