Success Stories: NIW Approved for Physician Advancing Research in Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Management

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am very grateful to the team at North America Immigration Law Group for their outstanding support and meticulous attention to detail throughout my NIW petition process. As a physician-scientist focused on gastrointestinal and liver disease, I was impressed by how thoroughly they understood the clinical and scientific significance of my work. They translated my research and academic contributions into a compelling narrative that clearly aligned with national interest criteria. Their strategic approach, responsiveness, and professionalism made the entire process seamless. Thanks to their expertise, my petition was approved in under two months with premium processing. I highly recommend NAILG to any physician or researcher pursuing the NIW pathway.”

On May 31^st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Physician-Researcher in the Field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow

Approval Notice Date: May 31^st, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 15 days (Premium Processing)

Case Summary:

A client entrusted the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) with preparing and filing his EB-2 NIW petition. His work, focused on advancing the treatment and management of complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases, demonstrates clear alignment with national health priorities and contributes to improving clinical outcomes for millions. By documenting his impactful clinical research, publication record, and citation influence, we successfully secured a swift approval through premium processing.

Improving Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Care

Our client’s research focuses on enhancing treatment and diagnosis for conditions like cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy, celiac disease, and colorectal cancer. By addressing clinical gaps through evidence-based studies, his work contributes to better patient outcomes and helps reduce the significant healthcare burden posed by digestive diseases in the U.S.

His Scientific Work Has Earned Broad Recognition

9 peer-reviewed journal publications, 6 of which are first-authored
20 medical book chapters, including 6 first-authored contributions
564 citations across gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine literature
Multiple publications ranked in the top 10% most-cited articles in Clinical Medicine for their respective years
Regular reviewer for academic journals and contributor to clinical best practices

His work has been published in top-tier journals.

NAILG’s Strategic Approach: Establishing National Interest

Our legal team presented the client’s endeavor as a high-impact effort to improve public health outcomes through more effective and affordable gastrointestinal care. By integrating robust bibliometric data, independent citations, and expert opinion letters, we demonstrated that:

His work has substantial merit and national importance
He is well-positioned to continue advancing the field through both clinical care and research
Waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the United States

The case was approved within weeks under premium processing, reflecting the strength of the petition and the clear value of the client’s contributions to U.S. healthcare.

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).

Our Ten Thousand I-140 Approvals Provide Unprecedented Insight into the USCIS Adjudication Trend

With more than 58,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

We Have Helped Hundreds and Thousands of Clients with Credentials and Backgrounds Similar to Yours

With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

Vast Majority of Clients Came to Us Because of Referrals

For years, our firm has attracted new clients based solely on word of mouth, recommendations, and the positive collaboration experiences shared with them by their friends and family. We take pride in our reputation and work hard to ensure that we provide a green card application experience that our clients are happy to share with their friends and colleagues. That is how our cumulative total of approved cases grew from 600 in 2013 to over 58,000 in 2025.