Success Story: EB1A Approved in Just 15 Days With Premium Processing! We Helped a Chinese Student Secure Both EB1A and NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for your assistance and support all the way!”

On March 7^th, 2024, and April 4^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for a Student in the Field of Biomedical Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biomedical Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Student

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: District of Columbia

Approval Notice Date: : March 7^th, 2024 (NIW) and April 4^th, 2025 (EB1A)

Processing Time: 4 months, 1 day (NIW), and 15 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

In an impressive demonstration of both scientific achievement and immigration strategy, a Ph.D. holder in biomedical engineering recently secured approvals for both the EB1A and NIW petitions. The NIW was approved in March 2024, followed by EB1A approval via Premium Processing on April 4, 2025. We were honored to support him through both pathways to U.S. permanent residency.

Pioneering Stroke Recovery and Brain-Heart Research

Currently based at a U.S. academic institution, the petitioner’s work advances stroke rehabilitation and meditation neuroscience by exploring neural reorganization and brain-heart interactions. He has developed innovative therapies like motor imagery training (MIT) and camera-based mirror therapy to improve stroke recovery, while also studying the cognitive and cardiovascular effects of meditative practices using EEG and multimodal imaging.

A Record of Impact

To support the EB1A and NIW filings, we presented a strong case of academic excellence:

● 20 peer-reviewed articles, 4 conference papers, 1 under review

● 386 total citations (331 on Google Scholar, 55 verified elsewhere)

● 23 peer reviews for top journals

His research on stroke rehabilitation and meditation-based interventions has been cited by scholars in 33 countries.

Endorsements from Leading Experts

We included 4 compelling letters of recommendation from top biomedical experts, confirming his international reputation and the significance of his work. One letter stated:

“[Client] has advanced the field of biomedical science through his insights into meditation and its effects on neurological processes. [Client’s] prowess in neural reorganization, conducting clinical trials, and analyzing neural signals and his peer review experience situate him as a leader in the field and establish his inherent value to the United States.”

Dual Victory

The successful approvals affirm his qualifications as a scientist of extraordinary ability and national importance. We’re proud to have played a part in his journey.

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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