Success Story: NIW Victory After RFE for an Organic Chemistry Researcher from Russia

Posted by wegreened on June 17, 2026 in NIW, Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Macromolecular Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering)

Client’s Testimonial:

"Thanks to everyone who worked on the case. I wish to express all my gratitude to everyone who worked on this."

On April 15^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Researcher in the Field of Organic Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Organic Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher

Country of Origin: Russia

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Russia

Approval Notice Date: April 15^th, 2026

Processing Time: 28 months, 26 days

Case Summary:

An EB-2 NIW petition was approved for a researcher holding a Ph.D. in chemistry (specializing in organic chemistry), whose work in synthesizing hybrid metal-containing complexes has produced meaningful advances in one-pot synthesis methodologies, cyclopropane compound synthesis, and copper-based anticancer drug development.

Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team meticulously crafted a compelling petition on their behalf. As an expert in organic chemistry, the client proposes continuing research to develop and investigate effective methods for synthesizing hybrid metal-containing complexes for their antitumor properties, with the ultimate goal of facilitating the development of novel, low-toxicity anticancer drugs.

We also emphasized that this research is of significant importance and has far-reaching implications for the United States. The work directly addresses critical gaps in cancer treatment by exploring novel metal complex-based alternatives to existing therapies, which are known to suffer from significant limitations such as drug resistance, high systemic toxicity, and low selectivity. The client's research contributes to national cancer-reduction priorities and supports broader efforts to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients nationwide.

To further strengthen the case, we also highlighted the following credentials:

12 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored)

Works have been cited a total of 88 times

Research supported by competitive funding from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR)

The petition included four expert recommendation letters. One recommender noted:

"This extensive academic experience has equipped her with expertise in metallorganic and elementoorganic chemistry, which she uses to make critical contributions to the field. "

The NIW petition was approved following a successful RFE response. It has been an honor to support this dedicated researcher throughout the journey, and we extend our sincere best wishes for continued success in both professional and personal pursuits. We look forward to witnessing the continued impact of this work on cancer therapeutics and the advancement of human health in the United States.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%