Success Story: EB2 NIW Approval for a Nephrology and Gastroenterology Research Fellow with only 2 publications from Nepal

Posted by wegreened on April 30, 2013 in NIW, Medical (Gastroenterology, Cancer, Cancer Pharmacology, Cardiology, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Urology, Gynecology, Dentistry, Endocrinology)

On April 30th, 2013, we received another EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for a Research Fellow in the field of Nephrology and Gastroenterology (Approval Notice)

General Field: Nephrology and Gastroenterology Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Fellow Country of Origin: Nepal Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC) State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Minnesota Approval Notice Date: April 30, 2013 Processing Time: 5 months

Case Summary:

This client is a research fellow from Nepal with a specialization in nephrology and cannabis-related gastroenterology. Specifically, his research focuses on renal replacement therapy, hemodialysis preparation, fistula and graft placement, and the treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis. He wished to continue his research on nephrology and cannabis-related gastroenterology, matters of critical importance in regards to the economic maintenance and research support of our nation’s healthcare industry. To ensure successful approval of this case, we submitted extensive documentation of the client’s highly significant contributions to the field of nephrology and gastroenterology, including his authorship of two peer-reviewed scientific articles published in leading journals, seventeen presentations at national and international conferences, and four published abstracts. Additionally, our firm drafted and submitted several recommendation letters from experts in our client’s shared field. One of the independent recommenders noted “As a researcher in nephrology, I recognize the importance and influence of [the Petitioner’s] work. His work is influencing how doctors taking care of chronic kidney disease cases are treating their patients around the nation… Practical use of research findings in clinical treatments is the true measure of a medical professional’s importance in their field.” With the strong petition letter and recommendation letters we prepared, his NIW case was approved in 5 months.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%