Success Story: NIW Approval for an Internal Medicine Resident Advancing Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies

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On November 25^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Internal Medicine Resident in the field of Medicine (Approval Notice).

General Field: Medicine

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Internal Medicine Resident

Country of Origin: Pakistan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: November 25^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 9 months, 11 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

NAILG is pleased to share the approval of an EB-2 NIW petition for a medical researcher dedicated to improving clinical outcomes through standardized, evidence-based treatment plans. At the time of filing, the client held an M.B.B.S. in Medicine and Surgery and had already begun contributing valuable insights across internal medicine, COVID-19 care, and cardiology.

The client’s work addresses some of the most critical health challenges facing the United States today, including cardiovascular disease management, pandemic response, and disparities in treatment outcomes. His proposed endeavor focuses on creating consistent and effective clinical pathways for conditions that place immense strain on healthcare systems. By improving diagnostic accuracy, supporting safer therapeutic choices, and guiding long-term patient management, his research advances national healthcare goals and promotes stronger, more equitable medical practices.

A central strength of this NIW case was the client’s record of meaningful research contributions. He has authored 49 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 12 first-authored papers, and 10 abstracts, covering internal medicine, infectious diseases, cardiology, and public health. His work has accrued 560 citations, demonstrating that fellow researchers around the world rely on his findings to advance their own clinical investigations.

One expert testimonial described his impact succinctly:

“[Client] is a medicine researcher at the highest echelon of our field. He has proven his expertise through his impactful research into internal medicine, particularly in researching novel treatments in cardiology and virology, as well as his prolific publication record in elite academic journals.”

NAILG demonstrated clear and compelling evidence of substantial merit, national importance, and the client’s strong capacity to advance his proposed endeavor, fully satisfying the NIW criteria. His work continues to elevate the understanding of treatment effectiveness and patient management in internal medicine, cardiology, and COVID-19 care. This approval reflects the value of his contributions and supports his ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare outcomes across the United States.

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