Success Story: NIW Victory for Chinese PhD Researcher! Approved Despite RFE via Premium Processing Service

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On June 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD candidate / Research Assistant in the Field of Computational Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computational Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD candidate / Research Assistant

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: June 18^th, 2025

Processing Time: 5 months, 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a computational chemist from China whose research is helping advance the discovery and design of new materials. At the time of filing, the client was conducting research at an academic institution and had already produced impactful work in the field of computational chemistry.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:

Our client’s proposed endeavor focuses on accelerating material discovery in the electronics industry by developing robust simulation methods that reduce reliance on traditional, cost-intensive trial-and-error development. His work specifically supports advancements in designing electronic materials that can improve manufacturing competitiveness, reduce development timelines, and boost U.S. economic growth. This type of innovation is crucial to maintaining America’s edge in strategic fields like quantum technologies, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence, all listed by the National Science and Technology Council as critical to national interests.

Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:

The client holds an M.S. in chemistry and has demonstrated a proven record of success through publications and citation impact. His research achievements include 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 preprints. These works have earned a total of 61 citations, and one of his articles ranks in the top 10% most cited materials science papers published in its year.

Demonstrated Significance and Recognition:

To further validate our client’s importance in the field, we included evidence of how his computational tools, such as CrySp software for simulating 2D metal-organic frameworks, have supported innovations in battery development and energy conversion. We also demonstrated how leading researchers have relied on his work to support and validate their own findings.

Through a carefully prepared petition that addressed all elements, NAILG successfully secured this approval after more than 5 months despite RFE. We are proud to have supported another outstanding researcher in their immigration journey and look forward to seeing their future impact.

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