Success Story: Organic Chemist Secures NIW Approval With NAILG Following Successful RFE Response

Posted by wegreened on October 6, 2026 in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Macromolecular Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering), NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

"I am very happy with the approval of my petition. I deeply appreciate the team's professional support and thorough work throughout this process. Thank you!”

On August 28^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Scientist in the Field of Organic Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Scientist

Country of Origin: South Korea

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Washington

Approval Notice Date: August 28^th, 2026

Processing Time: 17 months, 2 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A scientist originally from South Korea recently secured an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval with the strategic assistance of North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates). The client specializes in the field of organic and analytical chemistry. The client's proposed endeavor focused on developing innovative chemical tools and applying advanced chemistry techniques to enhance early-stage disease diagnostics and biochemical assay performance. By enhancing the accuracy and reliability of these diagnostic technologies, this research contributed to accessible, high-quality reference frameworks for clinical and analytical laboratories.

To prove that the client was well-positioned to advance this endeavor, North America Immigration Law Group meticulously documented a record of scholarly success. The evidence presented in the petition included:

A strong academic foundation, including a Ph.D. in chemistry.
A robust publication record featuring 11 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 patents.
A growing influence in the field, demonstrated by 468 citations.

We provided concrete examples of how independent scientists successfully utilized the client's methodologies. Outside researchers built upon the client's findings to advance synthetic organic methodology, develop functional molecular platforms, and characterize specialized chemical systems.

When USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) questioning the national importance of the proposed endeavor, NAILG responded swiftly and effectively. We prepared a comprehensive response reinforcing that the client's work directly supported key diagnostic frameworks in nationwide healthcare systems. By demonstrating that the petition fully satisfied the NIW criteria, this focused response definitively proved national importance and led to the final approval.

We are proud to have secured this approval, allowing the client to continue advancing vital chemical and diagnostic technologies in the United States.

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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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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%