Success Stories: NAILG Secures NIW Success for a Biostatistics Research Associate

Client’s Testimonial:

“This is great news that my case got approved, thank you very much! I will definitely recommend you to my friends. Thank you again, and especially to Miss. Chen and my Attorneys, look forward to future corporations!”

On April 30^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Biostatistics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biostatistics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Wisconsin

Approval Notice Date: April 30^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 5 months, 4 days

Case Summary:

The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) proudly announces the approval of our client’s National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, a testament to his pioneering research at the crossroads of statistics, machine learning, and neuroscience. His work focuses on developing advanced statistical and machine learning methods to decode human brain function and investigate the genetic and biological underpinnings of neurological conditions. His research holds promise for improving treatments for epilepsy, minimal residual disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and autism spectrum disorder, conditions that affect millions of individuals and families.

His dedication to scientific advancement has resulted in 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 2 first-authored papers, and 1 peer-reviewed abstract. His published work has already been cited 31 times, reflecting the influence and growing recognition of his contributions. This research has earned significant support, including funding from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Science Foundation, both of which are known for their rigorous selection processes and commitment to impactful research.

Leading experts have praised our client’s work. As one recommender stated:

“[Client]’s work is essential to establishing solutions to the contemporary problems in biostatistics, namely the need to improve quantitative analysis methods for brain imaging data. Moreover, his strong statistics foundation and his in-depth knowledge of machine learning and biomedical data place him exceptionally well to tackle these prevalent issues and expand the application of biostatistics in the healthcare industry. Clearly, [client] is an essential member of the American scientific community.”

NAILG worked closely with him to ensure that the petition highlighted both the national significance of his research and his exceptional ability to contribute to critical advancements in public health and biomedical science. By demonstrating the originality, measurable impact, and peer recognition of his work, NAILG successfully secured his NIW approval.

With this approval, our client can continue his important research, offering hope for improved diagnostics and treatments for some of the most challenging medical conditions facing society today.

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