Success Stories: Fast-Tracked EB2-NIW Approval for an Indian Data Science expert via the Premium Processing

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On June 9^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Data Scientist in the Field of Data Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Data Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Data Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: June 9^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month and 16 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

NAILG (North America Immigration Law Group) recently received an inquiry from a research data scientist from India seeking assistance with his I-140 EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. Specializing in data science, the client’s strong academic credentials and research achievements laid a solid foundation for a compelling case. We meticulously prepared a detailed petition highlighting his key accomplishments and supporting evidence. We are proud to announce that the client’s petition was approved swiftly in 1 month and 16 days through the direct premium processing.

Proposed endeavor of National Importance

Developing advanced computational algorithms to analyze genomic data for identifying mutations and variants that drive cancer progression is at the core of the client’s research. His proposed endeavor involves prioritizing and validating these cancer driver genes and integrating the findings into clinical workflows to improve diagnosis accuracy and prognosis, ultimately supporting personalized treatment strategies. This work addresses a critical need to reduce cancer’s impact on patients and the U.S. healthcare system, aligning with national priorities in public health.

Demonstration of notable academic and professional milestones

The client has built a strong scholarly profile through a combination of published research, peer recognition, and active participation in the scientific community. The following accomplishments were highlighted in the client’s petition:

● A remarkable publishing record of 9 peer-reviewed journal articles, 17 abstracts (including 1 as first author), and 1 preprint.

● His research has been cited 390 times, reflecting significant recognition and influence.

● Completed at least 31 peer reviews for prestigious journals and conferences, underscoring his expertise and active engagement in the field.

● Published in top journals such as The Lancet Oncology, The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, JAMA Network Open, and Cancer.

● Authored 2 papers ranked among the top 1% most cited, 2 papers among the top 10% most cited, and 1 paper among the top 20% most cited articles in their respective years.

Timely approval granted with the Premium Processing

NAILG’s strategic petition preparation secured the client’s I-140 EB2-NIW approval in just 1 month and 16 days through the direct premium processing. This swift approval reflects both the client’s strong credentials, the national importance of his research, and the strength of the petition prepared by us. We congratulate the client on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to biomedical innovation and public health.

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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