Success Stories: NAILG Guided NIW Petition to Approval in Under 2 Months for a PhD Candidate in Computational Biology

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for your services. Overall, it was a very smooth experience.”

On May 6^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Candidate in the field of Computational Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computational Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Candidate

Country of Origin: Colombia

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: May 6^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 24 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A PhD candidate’s expertise in computational biology has led to groundbreaking work on how microbiomes influence human health, particularly under extreme conditions like those found in space missions. Through the development of advanced computational tools and multi-omics sequencing methods, her research addresses how environmental factors impact human well-being, with key applications in noncommunicable diseases and health optimization.

Throughout the NIW petition process, NAILG worked closely with her to frame her research within the broader context of U.S. priorities in public health and space health. Our team’s support included organizing her impressive body of work, refining the narrative to highlight both its scientific significance and national importance, and ensuring the petition demonstrated the real-world value of her contributions.

Throughout her career, our client has contributed significantly to the field with her extensive research and dedication. Her work has led to:

➢ 22 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 3 first-authored and 1 co-first-authored, 2 preprints, reflecting ongoing contributions to the scientific community
➢ 942 citations, showcasing the global impact of her research
➢ 8 peer reviews for top-tier journals
➢ Fundings from esteemed organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Starr Foundation, and NASA, highlighting the relevance and applicability of her research to both national and global health concerns.

As one expert reviewer commented:

“In sum, [client] has greatly advanced the field of computational biology through her capacity to identify and evaluate the various vulnerabilities that astronauts are exposed to when entering outer space and the generation of code and algorithms for the community. Her prowess in microbiomes and virology and extensive peer review service situate [client] as a leader in the field and establish her ever-increasing value to the United States.”

Through every step of the petition process, NAILG’s strategic input helped ensure that the petition clearly connected our client’s groundbreaking work to U.S. interests in space exploration, public health, and scientific innovation. With her NIW approval, she is poised to continue advancing human health and contributing to the future of space exploration.

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