Success Stories: Postdoctoral Researcher in California in the Field of Molecular Biology Gets NIW Petition Approved
On May 8th, 2014 We Received EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval (Approval Notice) for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Molecular Biology
General Field: Molecular Biology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: May 8, 2014
Processing Time: 6 months, 27 days
Case Summary:
The client that North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com had the opportunity to work with in this case was a Postdoctoral Researcher from Taiwan. Her work had primarily focused on the identification of a novel type of small RNA generated during DNA damage, and the underlying mechanisms as a possible genetic therapy. We successfully demonstrated that her continued employment in the field would benefit those in her field, as well as the citizens of the United States at large. In order for our client’s case to be successful, we submitted extensive documentation proving her highly significant contributions to her field, including 6 peer-reviewed scientific articles appearing in prestigious international journals and an additional invited national conference presentation. These publications had been cited at least 177 times at the time of case filing, serving as apparent and objective evidence of our client’s major influence and impact on the field of endeavor, in addition to her sustained and increasing international acclaim. The importance of her research to the nation’s health was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “[Her] research is very exciting because she has shown that small RNA molecules in Neurospora are being used to defend against viruses and other destructive/selfish elements. The applications for this discovery are huge in biomedicine. A natural piece of genetic material that is capable of fighting viruses could be reproduced in humans for more effective treatments or cures to common disorders. The work on RNA interference is critical because it is a powerful tool in a wide variety of gene silencing applications, allowing scientists to fight diseases caused by viruses, cancers, and parasite infections.” Through extensive documentation, we were able to successfully argue that our client would serve the national interest to a significantly greater degree than others with similar education and experience. Her NIW petition was approved in 6 months and 27 days.