Success Stories: Iranian PhD Student in Biology Education Overcomes RFE to Achieve EB2-NIW Approval

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“I found the Chen Immigration & Attorneys group very supportive and helpful. I applied for an NIW case, and it got approved. And through the whole process, this group was very responsive and supportive. I am glad to work with them; they are very professional.”

On July 7^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student in the Field of Biology Education (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biology Education

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the time of filing: Michigan

Approval Notice Date: July 7^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 7 months, and 6 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) proudly celebrates another I-140 EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a talented PhD student from Iran working in biology education. The journey to approval included successfully addressing a Request for Evidence (RFE), highlighting the client’s distinctive expertise and the compelling significance of her research. NAILG effectively demonstrated how her innovation directly aligns with critical U.S. priorities in biology education and environmental conservation, leading USCIS to grant her EB2-NIW petition.

Advancing Plant Biology Education for Enhanced Environmental Awareness

In reviewing her academic and research background, NAILG recognized our client’s exceptional potential to advance U.S. educational practices in biology education. Her research specifically targets the widespread inability to notice or appreciate plants and their vital roles. By critically assessing and enhancing visual methodologies in educational resources, such as textbooks, websites, and social media, her work aims to strengthen students’ understanding of plant biology. Given current environmental pressures, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, this research not only addresses educational shortcomings but also fosters greater ecological awareness and conservation action among future generations.

Client’s Research Highlights and Professional Achievements Demonstrate Her Recognized Expertise

NAILG documented several notable achievements, underscoring the significant impact and value of our client’s research within the field of plant biology education:

A solid publication record, consisting of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 1 first-authored paper.
A total of 24 citations, indicating substantial influence and recognition by international scholars in biology education and related fields.
Authored one highly cited paper ranked among the top 10% of publications in Plant and Animal Science for its year of publication, demonstrating the originality and broad appeal of her research findings.
Received funding support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), highlighting the importance and alignment of her research with national education and conservation priorities.

NAILG’s Strategic Response to the Request for Evidence

Despite encountering a Request for Evidence during the petition review, our dedicated team strategically addressed USCIS’s queries by carefully presenting evidence of the client’s qualifications, impact, and substantial contributions to her field. Our detailed and compelling response successfully reinforced her position as a leading researcher in biology education.

NAILG’s Expert Petition Preparation Leads to Approval

Thanks to our meticulous petition preparation and effective response to the RFE, USCIS approved her I-140 EB2-NIW petition in exactly 1 year, 7 months, and 6 days. This successful outcome highlights our client’s strong qualifications, her research’s substantial merit, and the national importance of her contributions to plant biology education in the U.S.

We warmly congratulate our client on this achievement and look forward to her continued advancements in plant biology education, which will significantly benefit ecological conservation in the United States.

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