Success Stories: Refining Healthcare Through Science – A New Chapter Begins with NIW Approval for a Ph.D. Student in Cell

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for the great news and I really appreciate all your professional help along the way. Deeply impressed with your expertise and efficient communication, I will prioritize your firm for my future considerations in immigration affairs.”

On June 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student in the Field of Cell Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Cell Biology

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: June 18^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 16 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

With a mission to deepen our understanding of disease mechanisms and improve the way we evaluate drug efficacy, a talented cell biology researcher from China has secured EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval with the support of the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG). His work centers on developing advanced disease models that simulate complex biological systems, an essential tool in refining drug screening platforms and accelerating therapeutic discoveries.

What makes his research stand out is not only its technical sophistication but also its far-reaching impact. By enhancing the precision of predictive models for cancer and other major conditions, he helps reduce reliance on costly clinical trials while accelerating the identification of effective treatment targets. These efforts hold real-world value in designing more efficient, affordable, and patient-centered healthcare strategies. His work has attracted federal support from both the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – a testament to its national relevance and importance.

Beyond institutional support, the researcher’s academic output reflects growing recognition within the scientific community. He has authored two peer-reviewed journal articles, including one as first author. With 62 citations tracked on Google Scholar, his work is making measurable contributions to the evolving field of cell biology and drug development.

Among the strong evidence submitted in support of his case, a powerful expert testimonial captured the essence of his leadership in the field:

“Therefore, [client]’s leadership in cell biology is clearly demonstrated by his success in gaining new insights into how ion channels and aquaporins contribute to cancer progression. There is thus no doubt that [client] shall continue to produce additional valuable research, both driving progress in the field and bringing immense benefits to national and international concerns.”

This success highlights the value of strategic, well-documented petition preparation. NAILG is proud to have played a role in this approval and looks forward to seeing the ongoing contributions this researcher will make to global health and biomedical innovation.

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).

Our Ten Thousand I-140 Approvals Provide Unprecedented Insight into the USCIS Adjudication Trend

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.

Vast Majority of Clients Came to Us Because of Referrals

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.