Success Stories: Research Associate in Minnesota in the Field of Biotechnology and Biology Receives EB-2 NIW Approval
On August 28th, 2014, We Received EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval (Approval Notice) for a Research Associate in Minnesota in the Field of Biotechnology and Biology
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Minnesota
Approval Notice Date: August 28, 2014
Processing Time: 4 Months, 19 Days
North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com represented a Research Associate from China in the field of Biotechnology and Biology. He focuses in the highly specialized areas of biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, and the study of prostate cancer from the molecular level. This focus is used to identify and target certain genes of peptides for control of diseases like cancer and obesity. The applications of this work are widespread, including advancements in how we approach and develop novel treatment methods and drugs to combat prostate cancer. In order for our client’s case to be successful, we submitted extensive documentation proving his highly significant contributions to Biotechnology and Biology, including at least 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in leading journals, 1 book chapter (in press), and 4 poster presentations at national conferences and seminars. His publications had been cited at least 600 times at the time we filed the case; nearly all of the citations were by independent researchers around the world, demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field. As stated by one independent recommender, “It is rare to find a researcher who possesses both extensive knowledge of biomedical issues and such a specialized capability of using biochemistry to discern how molecular processes function. [Client] has not only published on his AR projects but on research of TGF-beta signaling, proteins in regulating obesity, and antibacterial peptides.” 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. His NIW petition was approved in 4 months and 19 days.