Success Stories: A Planning Specialist from South Korea Secures I-140 NIW Approval in the Field of Public Health with the Help of Our Team's Expertise and Guidance
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you for the good news! How exciting!”
On January 28th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Planning Specialist in the Field of Public Health (Approval Notice).
General Field: Public Health
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Planning Specialist
Country of Origin: South Korea
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey
Approval Notice Date: January 28th, 2025
Processing Time: 2 months (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
A planning specialist with dual Master’s degrees in infectious diseases and surgery, as well as a Bachelor's degree in medicine, sought assistance from the North America Immigration Law Group to file an NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. Before taking on his case, we carefully reviewed his qualifications and professional background to build a strong petition. Our team verified the authenticity of his credentials. With a proven track record of securing approvals for numerous I-140 cases, we were prepared to demonstrate to USCIS that his work would greatly benefit the U.S. healthcare system. To strengthen his petition, we highlighted the following key aspects:
First, we outlined his proposed research, which addresses challenges in implementing health interventions and public health programs. His work aims to enhance healthcare systems by improving responses to infectious disease outbreaks, delivering effective health programs, and improving outcomes for underserved patients. This aligns with national priorities, particularly the Healthy People 2030 framework, which focuses on eliminating barriers to healthcare access and strengthening community well-being.
Additionally, we presented his publication record, which includes 14 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 preprint, and 1 technical report published in at least 5 high-impact journals in public health. His work has received 110 citations, reflecting its influence on the field and its application by top researchers.
We also demonstrated the national importance of his research by highlighting its contributions to the development of advanced healthcare strategies. One of his two recommenders emphasized this by stating:
“In conclusion, given the need to understand the inefficiencies preventing reliable and impactful health service delivery, it is clear there is a need for further advances with respect to these issues. As [client] has produced highly valuable research in this regard, there is an ongoing demand for his particular expertise as part of USA (USAID, CDC, NIH) and UN (WHO, UNICEF) global health programs.”
Thanks to our well-prepared petition, USCIS approved his NIW petition in 60 days only. We are pleased with this successful outcome and sincerely appreciate his trust in our law firm for his I-140 NIW case. We wish him the best as he continues his important work in the United States.