Success Stories: From Evidence to Action: Epidemiologist Secured NIW in 1 Month with Support from NAILG

Client’s Testimonial:

“Working with the Chen team has been a truly positive experience. They were professional, responsive, and always took the time to explain each step clearly. I felt supported and well-informed throughout the entire process.

I want to especially thank my attorney for her expertise and support. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to navigate the immigration process with confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend the Chen team to anyone pursuing a NIW application.”

In May 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student (Approval Notice).

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: May 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 1 day (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A rising expert in epidemiology is tackling some of the most pressing challenges in U.S. healthcare. Her proposed endeavor focuses on developing and applying novel analytical approaches to uncover actionable insights for chronic disease prevention, management, and policy development. This work is expected to enhance patient outcomes while alleviating the financial and operational burdens associated with long-term disease care across the nation.

Predictive Tools with Tangible Impact

Among our client’s notable contributions is her development of machine learning models to predict all-cause dementia, an area of enormous clinical and economic significance. These models can enable earlier, more effective interventions, supporting both patients and healthcare systems in managing neurodegenerative diseases. More broadly, her work emphasizes the importance of evidence-based modeling to support timely, equitable, and cost-effective public health decision-making.

National Support for High-Impact Research

Our client’s research has attracted funding from several prominent U.S. agencies, reinforcing its alignment with national priorities. Her projects have been supported by many federal funding sources, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This level of support reflects the practical value and national relevance of her work across diverse medical domains.

Academic Output and Peer Recognition

Her growing academic profile includes:

● 14 peer-reviewed journal articles and peer-reviewed conference abstracts

● 18 citations

Her dual contributions to research production and peer evaluation demonstrate her role as both a knowledge creator and a trusted reviewer in the scientific community.

A Strategic Path to National Interest Waiver Approval

To continue this essential research in the United States, our client partnered with the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) for guidance. NAILG’s legal team framed her work not just as technically sound but as strategically vital to national health priorities. By emphasizing the public health value of her methods and her ability to influence health policy through rigorous evidence, NAILG successfully demonstrated that retaining her in the U.S. serves the national interest, leading to a successful NIW petition approval.

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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With more than 58,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

We Have Helped Hundreds and Thousands of Clients with Credentials and Backgrounds Similar to Yours

With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

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For years, our firm has attracted new clients based solely on word of mouth, recommendations, and the positive collaboration experiences shared with them by their friends and family. We take pride in our reputation and work hard to ensure that we provide a green card application experience that our clients are happy to share with their friends and colleagues. That is how our cumulative total of approved cases grew from 600 in 2013 to over 58,000 in 2025.