Success Story: NIW Approved! A Lab Research Assistant Achieves Success with Premium Processing and Our Expert Strategy

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“Thank you so much for helping and supporting me with the I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. I appreciate that.”

On March 19^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Lab Research Assistant in the Field of Virology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Virology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Lab Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Thailand

State of Residence at the time of filing: Missouri

Approval Notice Date: March 19^th, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 4 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Our client’s proposed endeavor is to continue groundbreaking work in identifying, isolating, and propagating viruses to support the development of vaccines for disease control. This research directly supports public health initiatives by providing essential insights into viral behaviors and improving responses to infectious disease threats.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:
The petition demonstrated that the client’s work on viral isolation and vaccine development serves an urgent national interest, particularly in combating diseases such as seasonal influenza and emerging zoonotic viruses. Her past and ongoing research addresses widespread public health threats through molecular and immunological studies of viral pathogens. These efforts help shape vaccine technology and surveillance systems, making substantial contributions to biomedical science and pandemic preparedness.

Well-Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:
The client holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and has extensive experience in virological research, particularly on the duck Tembusu virus. Her expertise spans molecular virus detection techniques, vaccine-related host system development, and immunological assays. At the time of filing, she was employed in a role that aligned directly with her proposed endeavor, strengthening her position to contribute further to U.S. public health efforts.

To date, she has authored 15 peer-reviewed journal articles and 4 abstracts. Her research has appeared in leading journals. This body of work has been cited 298 times according to Google Scholar, affirming the influence of her contributions in virology.

Evidence of Impact and Recognition:
The petition emphasized the significance of the client’s publications, three of which rank among the top 10–20% most cited articles for their respective years of publication. Her research has been cited by peers to support advancements in virus-host system modeling and antibody detection for vaccine research. Several review articles have featured her work, highlighting its relevance and authority in the field.

Through a carefully constructed and well-documented petition, NAILG successfully demonstrated that this researcher is exceptionally positioned to serve the national interest through her ongoing virology work. We are proud to have played a part in her journey and look forward to the vital advancements her research will bring to vaccine science and public health.

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