Success Story: Advancing Sustainable Chemistry, NIW Approval for a Researcher from Taiwan
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for preparing my petition!”
On October 13th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Researcher in the Field of Applied Green Chemistry (Approval Notice).
General Field: Green Chemistry
Position at the Time of Case Filing: None
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Taiwan
Approval Notice Date: October 13th, 2026
Processing Time: 2 months, 27 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
An NIW petition does not require an applicant to hold a specific employment position or reside in the United States at the time of filing. This case involved a green chemistry researcher from Taiwan who was residing outside the United States and had no current employment position when the petition was submitted. Despite these circumstances, the client possessed an established academic background and a clear plan to continue contributing to sustainable chemical research. North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) developed the EB-2 NIW petition to demonstrate how the client's qualifications and proposed endeavor aligned with important U.S. environmental and industrial priorities.
The client's proposed research focused on developing more sustainable and efficient chemical processes using widely available materials. These efforts aimed to reduce reliance on scarce resources, improve manufacturing efficiency, and support environmentally responsible production methods. The petition emphasized the broader applications of this work in pharmaceutical synthesis and chemical manufacturing, particularly its potential to contribute to cleaner industrial practices and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities. Our firm also highlighted the relevance of the client's research to U.S. interests in sustainable technologies and advanced manufacturing.
The client held a Ph.D. in chemistry and had established a record of research contributions in green chemistry. Their scholarly achievements included 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, which had collectively received 88 citations. These accomplishments demonstrated that the client's research had attracted recognition from the broader scientific community and provided evidence of their ability to advance the proposed endeavor.
Beyond publication metrics, the petition highlighted how independent researchers had incorporated the client's findings into subsequent investigations. These examples helped establish the practical relevance of the client's previous work and its contributions to developing more sustainable chemical technologies. The supporting evidence also included an independent expert recommendation letter and documentation of research funding from the National Institutes of Health and a private scientific foundation. North America Immigration Law Group presented these materials alongside the client's research plans to demonstrate both the national importance of the proposed endeavor and the client's qualifications to pursue it.
The client submitted a premium processing request on August 10th, 2026, and USCIS approved the NIW petition on October 13th, 2026, with a total processing time of 2 months and 27 days. This approval highlights the importance of presenting a well-documented petition that connects an applicant's academic qualifications, research achievements, and proposed endeavor with broader U.S. national interests. We appreciate the opportunity to have assisted the client and wish them continued success in advancing sustainable chemistry and environmentally responsible manufacturing.