Success Stories: Pioneering Biomedical Researcher Receives EB1B Approval with Support from NAILG

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On June 27^th, 2025, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Research Assistant Professor in the Field of Biomedical Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biomedical Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: June 27^th, 2025

Processing Time: 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are proud to announce the successful approval of an EB1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition for a biomedical scientist originally from China. At the time of petitioning, our client was serving as a Research Assistant Professor and actively contributing to age-related musculoskeletal research with real-world applications for fracture healing and orthopedic disease treatment.

The client’s area of expertise lies at the intersection of molecular biology, aging, and regenerative medicine, where she has explored how protein degradation and lymphatic circulation influence skeletal disorders. Her work addresses pressing clinical needs by improving drug delivery methods and uncovering disease mechanisms that impair tissue repair in aging populations.

Her EB1B petition was filed on June 13, 2025, using premium processing, and received approval within just two weeks on June 27, 2025.

Scientific Recognition and Research Influence:

Throughout her academic career, our client has established a strong presence in the biomedical science community, authoring 14 peer-reviewed articles and 10 conference abstracts, many of which have appeared in high-impact international journals. Her work has garnered 374 citations, signaling consistent recognition and influence among global peers.

As a testament to her standing in the field, she has also participated in at least 18 peer reviews for prestigious journals such as Science Translational Medicine, Arthritis Research & Therapy, and Frontiers in Endocrinology. These roles are typically reserved for experts with substantial reputations in their respective domains.

In addition to her publication record, our client has been entrusted as the principal investigator for research funded by elite institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, further validating the importance and impact of her research.

What Recommendation Letters Say:

The supporting recommendation letters for this petition highlighted the client’s groundbreaking contributions and her impact on healthcare outcomes. One recommender wrote:

“Given the prevalent and debilitating musculoskeletal disorders that are associated with aging, it is vital to develop preventative strategies to ensure the health and quality of life for the elderly. [Client’s] research enhances our understanding of aging’s impact on health and informs preventative strategies to mitigate the effects of age-related musculoskeletal disorders.”

NAILG’s Role in the Process:

At North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we carefully analyzed the client’s scholarly trajectory and presented strong evidence across multiple categories required for EB1B classification. We demonstrated her research excellence with documented proof of international recognition, substantial publication impact, significant citation record, high-caliber review service, and active leadership in federally funded projects.

Outcome:

The USCIS was convinced of the client’s extraordinary professional merits and approved her petition under the EB1B category swiftly and without complications. We celebrate this outcome and extend our best wishes as she continues her promising academic and research career in the U.S.

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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