Success Stories: In Just 3 Days, Our Team Secured NIW Approval for a Senior Scientist and Writer/Researcher in the Field of Public Health from Nigeria
Client’s Testimonial:
“This is very fantastic! Very exciting news! I was thinking it will go through in about 45 days. The speed is beyond expectation. Thank you so much for the professional job well done. I am so glad to receive this so fast- within 3 days of receipt by USCIS. Very encouraging, indeed! Of a truth, it is a Congratulations to me.”
On August 14th, 2023, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Scientist and Writer/Researcher in the Field of Public Health (Approval Notice).
General Field: Public Health
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Scientist and Writer/Researcher
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: United Kingdom
Approval Notice Date: August 14th, 2023
Processing Time: 3 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
Our client reached out to the North America Immigration Law Group to handle the filing of his I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. As a Ph.D. holder in public health, he provided copies of his transcripts, diploma, and degree certificate to verify his academic qualifications. After a thorough review of his credentials, we confirmed that he meets the eligibility criteria for working in professions requiring an advanced degree.
As an expert in the field of public health, his proposed endeavor is to continue his research on identifying and implementing proactive measures aimed at promoting health among healthcare workers and geriatric patients to improve quality of life and reduce the prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Our client has made significant contributions to his field, having published 46 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 of them first-authored) in no fewer than 2 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals. His work was cited a total of 40 times, according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of public health.
It should be noted that his research into preventing lifestyle/non-communicable diseases among sedentary health workers and unravelling the impact of a physical activity-promoting intervention program on musculoskeletal disorders among older adults will continue to be circulated to others in the field through the publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Furthermore, he received two recommendation letters from esteemed experts affirming his strong research record and the significance of his contributions. One of the letters stated:
“[Client’s] critical work delves into the crucial challenges posed by the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. [Client’s] profound expertise and unique approach to bridging the gap between awareness and action in healthcare policies and practices set him apart in his field, making his continued work in the United States invaluable in advancing public health initiatives and combating the effects of non-communicable diseases for a healthier future.”
With strong documentary evidence and expert testimony supporting his case, our client successfully demonstrated that he is a professional holding an advanced degree. We are delighted to share that his NIW petition was approved just 3 days after submission, following an upgrade to premium processing.
We sincerely appreciate his cooperation throughout the process and are honored to have been part of this remarkable success story. We wish him the very best in all his future endeavors.

