Success Story: Thanks To Our Expert Filing, NIW Approval For A Chemistry Researcher Without A Request For Evidence (RFE)
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much! I’m really grateful for all your help and guidance throughout this process.”
On August, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Ph.D Student/ Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Chemistry (Approval Notice).
General Field: Chemistry
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D Student/ Graduate Research Assistant
Processing Time: 13 months, 18 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share that the client’s I-140 National Interest Waiver petition was successfully approved. The client holds a master's degree in chemistry, with research centered on advanced materials engineering and interface design.
The client’s scholarly record included:
- 2 peer-reviewed journal articles
- More than 10 citations to her published body of work
- The client’s research/project was supported by funding from a U.S. department
This federal funding demonstrated that the work had received substantial financial support and recognition from a major U.S. agency for its direct relevance to national renewable energy targets.
Additionally, four recommendation letters from independent and collaborative experts supported the petition, illustrating the value of the research beyond its original publication. One expert stated that:
"Ensuring that [Client’s] work proceeds is thus not only important to the field, but to the United States as well."
By presenting the client’s work as a nationally important chemistry endeavor and connecting the client’s credentials to demonstrated practical influence, we showed that the client met the NIW standard. USCIS approved the client’s I-140 NIW petition, supporting the client’s continued contributions in the United States.