Success Story: Our Firm Secured NIW Approval for a Graduate Teaching Assistant From Nepal Without Any RFE Issues

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you and surely congratulations to the team for one more successful case.”

On February 13^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Field of Biological Sciences (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biological Sciences

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Country of Origin: Nepal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Mississippi

Approval Notice Date: February 13^th, 2025

Processing Time: 15 months, 11 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a professional from Nepal whose research is advancing bacterial cell and molecular biology. At the time of filing, the client was actively engaged in research that integrates bacterial cell studies with high-throughput sequencing analysis to deepen our understanding of bacterial properties for applications in natural product generation and functions under different conditions.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:
In our petition, we highlighted how the client’s work addresses critical needs in the healthcare and biotechnology industries. By combining advanced molecular techniques with genomic analysis, her research aims to uncover new bacterial mechanisms that could lead to more effective antibiotics and bioactive compounds. These advancements have the potential to improve public health outcomes and enhance innovation in the life sciences sector.

Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:
We documented her strong research foundation through her scholarly output, which includes a first-authored peer-reviewed journal article and a first-authored book chapter. Her work has been cited 18 times, reflecting its impact within the scientific community. In addition, we emphasized her role in projects funded by prestigious organizations, including NASA’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, which further demonstrated her credibility and standing in the field.

Recognition by the Scientific Community:
To reinforce her influence, we presented four expert recommendation letters from accomplished professionals familiar with her research contributions. These letters spoke to her originality, the technical sophistication of her methodologies, and the potential for her findings to drive future innovations in antibiotic development.

“[Client] is a progressive scientist who has innovated approaches to bacterial research, especially in microgravity conditions. As such, she is a pioneer of aerospace biology and a leading figure in her field.”

NIW Approval and Outlook:
Following a thorough review process, USCIS approved her NIW petition in less than 16 months from the filing date. This achievement reflects the strength of the case we built and her clear potential to contribute meaningfully to the United States’ scientific and technological progress. NAILG is proud to have assisted in securing this outcome and looks forward to seeing her continued advancements in bacterial cell biology and its applications in public health and biotechnology.

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