Success Story: NIW Success! A Chinese Ph.D. Student Approved with Our Expert Support and Premium Processing Service

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On April 16^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Ph.D. Student in the Field of Applied Microbiology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Applied Microbiology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. Student

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Arizona

Approval Notice Date: April 16^th, 2025

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

Case Summary:

We are pleased to announce the National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval for a gifted MS holder from China, whose I-140 petition was approved after 2 months and 2 days, through Premium Processing. This case highlights how a strong scientific foundation, expert validation, and a well-structured petition can lead to swift success.

Innovating with Synthetic Biology and Microfluidics

The petitioner’s proposed endeavor focuses on engineering novel bacterial systems by integrating synthetic biology and microfluidics. These engineered living systems hold promise for biomedical, biomanufacturing, and environmental applications, such as self-healing materials and precision drug delivery platforms. She is currently conducting research in the United States, where she plans to continue pioneering these microbial innovations.

Demonstrated Influence and Research Track Record

We documented the client’s impressive academic record, which includes:

● 6 peer-reviewed publications and 1 conference abstract;

● 92 citations, with multiple papers ranked among the top 10% most cited in Microbiology for their publication years;

● Contributions published in leading journals;

● Funding support from leading research agencies, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National Key R&D Program of China.

Strong Support from the Scientific Community

To further substantiate her qualifications, we submitted a letter of recommendation from a fellow expert in synthetic biology.

“As a highly prominent researcher in applied microbiology, [Client] has greatly advanced microfluidic technologies… it is clear that [Client’s] work is of great value to the field and that she is an irreplaceable presence in the research sphere.”

We’re proud to have supported this exceptional researcher in achieving NIW approval and look forward to her continued impact on the U.S. bioengineering landscape.

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