Success Story: Dual NIW & EB1A Success For An Associate Research Scholar From Iran Thanks To Our Expert Team’s Guidance

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“Thank you very much for your message and for all your help throughout my case.”

On April 2^nd, 2025, and October 20^th, 2025, we received another I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approvals for an Associate Research Scholar in the Field of Molecular Genetics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Molecular Genetics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Research Scholar

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Oklahoma

Approval Notice Date: April 2^nd, 2025 & October 20^th, 2025 (NIW&EB1A)

Processing Time: 4 months, 27 days (NIW), and 19 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested for EB1A)

Case Summary:

NAILG successfully secured both EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) and NIW (National Interest Waiver) approvals for a molecular genetics expert whose work in cancer epigenetics and noncoding ribonucleic acids (ncRNA) has advanced understanding of tumor progression and potential therapeutic targets. Her pioneering research has provided key insights into the regulatory role of long ncRNA (lncRNA) in glioblastoma, contributing to the development of molecularly guided treatments for aggressive cancers.

Advancing Cancer Epigenetics and Therapeutic Innovation
With a Ph.D. in biology–molecular genetics, the client has focused on elucidating how ncRNA molecules regulate gene expression and drive oncogenic behavior in brain tumors. Her findings on the oncogenic role of the lncRNA MIAT have offered new directions for the development of RNA-based diagnostics and therapies, supporting precision oncology and improving clinical outcomes for cancer patients. Her ongoing research continues to bridge molecular biology and translational medicine, ensuring that laboratory discoveries can be translated into meaningful healthcare advancements.

Academic Record and Global Recognition
The petition presented a distinguished research record with 29 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 7 first-authored), 3 abstracts, and 1 first-authored book chapter, collectively cited 530 times by peers across the world. In addition, she has conducted at least 49 expert reviews, underscoring her recognized standing in the scientific community. These achievements reflect her sustained influence and international reputation as a thought leader in molecular oncology.

Expert Testimony Supporting Impact
Independent experts in the field highlighted the originality and value of her work, particularly its translational relevance to developing targeted therapies. One recommender stated:

“With this extensive research background, [Client] is poised to succeed in her efforts to advance her field and healthcare innovation in the United States.”

Approval and Outlook
Both petitions, filed under EB1A (premium processed) and NIW, were approved, demonstrating USCIS’s recognition of the client’s extraordinary ability and the national importance of her work. With NAILG’s support, her petitions successfully established her as a leader in cancer epigenetics whose continued contributions will strengthen the United States’ position in biomedical innovation and oncology research.

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