Success Stories: Biostatistics Expertise Secures NIW Approval for Assistant Professor from China

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On August 2^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Biostatistics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biostatistics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Missouri

Approval Notice Date: August 2^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are delighted to share the NIW approval of an assistant professor from China working in the field of biostatistics. This client approached the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) seeking support for a National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW) petition based on her research focused on early detection and prevention strategies for Alzheimer’s disease using advanced statistical methodologies.

Impactful Research Driving Public Health Innovation

At the heart of this client’s proposed endeavor lies a mission to develop innovative data collection, analysis, and management strategies to identify early biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. Her research integrates high-dimensional digital and omics-based data to build predictive models that quantify risk factors and inform personalized health interventions. The broader vision is to reshape how public health approaches neurodegenerative conditions—empowering early diagnostics and scalable prevention.

Strong Metrics and Peer Recognition

This client’s scholarly output is both extensive and influential:

22 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 4 first-authored and 1 co-first-authored),
6 abstracts and 2 preprints,
Over 250 citations to date, and
At least 28 verified peer reviews completed for respected journals.

Her publications appear in high-impact outlets such as The Lancet Neurology, Nature Food, and JAMA Neurology, with multiple papers ranked in the top citation percentiles for their respective years. These distinctions underscore both the novelty and utility of her work within clinical and public health domains.

A Track Record Funded by National Institutions

Her research has garnered competitive support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA)—a testament to its significance for national health priorities. These grants have supported her ongoing efforts to advance Alzheimer’s diagnostics and data-driven interventions that serve aging populations across the United States.

Making the Case: How NAILG Framed Her National Significance

To secure approval, NAILG built a comprehensive case that satisfied all three prongs of the Matter of Dhanasar framework:

Substantial merit and national importance were demonstrated through the client’s contributions to precision health, predictive modeling, and Alzheimer’s prevention.
Well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor was established through her academic training, publication record, funding, and leadership roles.
National interest benefit was proven by illustrating how her continued work would meet urgent U.S. healthcare needs, even without labor certification.

The petition was filed on July 25, 2025, and approved on August 2, 2025, through premium processing, marking a swift and successful conclusion to her NIW application.

NIW Approval and Outlook

This approval reflects not just an individual achievement but a validation of the client’s forward-thinking contributions to biostatistics and Alzheimer’s research. NAILG was proud to support this outstanding scholar and looks forward to seeing the continued impact of her work in improving health outcomes nationwide.

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).

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