Success Stories: EB-2 NIW Approval for Computational Biology Postdoctoral Fellow

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On August 16^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Computational Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computational Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: August 16^th, 2025

Processing Time: 6 months, 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

NAILG is delighted to share the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a postdoctoral fellow from China specializing in computational biology. The case was filed on February 11, 2025, received a request for evidence on April 1, 2025, and was successfully approved on August 16, 2025, with the help of premium processing.

Research at the Intersection of Genomics and Disease

The client’s research focuses on developing and applying single-cell multi-omics analysis frameworks to investigate gene regulation and tissue heterogeneity. This work provides fundamental insights into human physiology and creates opportunities for new therapeutic strategies for complex diseases. His projects have significant implications for conditions such as kidney disease and neuroendocrine disorders-health issues that affect millions of people in the United States.

Accomplishments and Recognition

Publications: 4 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 2 first-authored) and 1 preprint.
Citations: His work has already received 266 citations, with multiple papers ranking in the top 10% most-cited articles in molecular biology and genetics for their publication years.
Influence: His studies have been referenced by researchers advancing stem cell models, reproductive biology, and gene regulation mapping, proving the foundational value of his contributions.
Peer Recognition: Invited to review for leading journals, further underscoring his expertise in computational biology.
Funding: His projects have received support tied to biomedical research and therapeutic innovation, reflecting their national importance.

Why USCIS Approved the Petition

NAILG built the case by demonstrating that:

His research carries substantial merit and national importance, addressing urgent U.S. healthcare needs.
He is well-positioned to continue advancing this endeavor, as shown through his publications, citation impact, peer review service, and funded projects.
On balance, granting a waiver of the labor certification is clearly beneficial to the United States, given his proven record of impactful contributions.

NIW Approval and Outlook

With the approval of his NIW petition, this scientist is now well-positioned to continue advancing the field of computational biology in the U.S. His work will strengthen the country’s leadership in biomedical research while driving forward the development of life-saving therapeutic strategies.

NAILG is proud to have supported this achievement and looks forward to his continued contributions to science and public health.

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