Success Story: Fast-Track NIW Success! Indian Research Associate Scientist Approved with Our Expert Support and Premium Processing Service

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“Thank you very much for all your help through the NIW process. An approval without an RFE seems to be a rarity these days, and I was happy to receive the decision well before the 45-day deadlines. This talks to the strength and clarity in the petition. I am so excited to receive the approval and really appreciate your expert advice and assistance with the filing.”

On April 4^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Associate Scientist in the Field of Clinical Biochemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Clinical Biochemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: April 4^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are proud to share the successful I-140 NIW approval of a Ph.D. holder in biochemistry whose cutting-edge research is significantly advancing the diagnosis and treatment of genetic metabolic disorders, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for affected children.

Currently employed as a research associate scientist at a leading U.S. medical institution, the client’s proposed endeavor centers on developing innovative biochemical enzyme assays. These efforts aim to facilitate early diagnosis, precise disease monitoring, and effective treatment of rare inherited metabolic disorders.

To support his petition under the National Interest Waiver (NIW) category, we highlighted:

● An impressive publication record of 18 peer-reviewed journal articles and 7 conference abstracts, many first-authored and published in top-tier journals;

● Over 304 citations, including multiple papers ranked among the top 10–20% most cited in the field of biology and biochemistry for their respective years;

● A strong peer review portfolio with at least 14 completed reviews for prestigious journals in clinical biochemistry and related fields;

● Substantial research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), underscoring the national importance and impact of his work.

His research has elucidated critical biochemical pathways and the development of mass spectrometry-based techniques for sensitive diagnosis and monitoring of inherited metabolic disorders. These contributions have been widely cited and form the foundation for ongoing advances in metabolic disorder diagnostics and therapeutics.

The strength of his credentials and the national significance of his research led to approval after 1 month and 14 days via premium processing. We congratulate him on this important achievement and anticipate his continued leadership in clinical biochemistry and genetic metabolic disorder research, driving forward innovations that benefit public health.

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