Success Story: Our Firm Secured NIW Approval for A Nigerian Postdoctoral Associate Without any RFE Issues

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On February 22^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Field of Chemical Biological Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Chemical Biological Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Approval Notice Date: February 22^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 15 months, 20 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a chemical, biological engineering expert whose work is helping to revolutionize organ preservation and transplantation. At the time of filing, the client held a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and was actively engaged in developing smart magnetic nanoparticle formulations, advancing scalability, and purification methodologies under stringent good manufacturing practice standards. This research aims to transform organ cryopreservation techniques, facilitate lifesaving transplants, and address the critical organ shortage faced by individuals with end-stage organ diseases.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:
In preparing the petition, our team at North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) emphasized how the client’s research holds profound implications for healthcare and biomedical innovation. By integrating cutting-edge nanotechnology with stringent quality control processes, client work seeks to make organ preservation safer, more effective, and more widely accessible. Such breakthroughs could dramatically reduce transplant waiting times, mortality rates, and improve transplant patients’ outcomes.

Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:
We highlighted the client’s strong track record in scholarly contributions and peer recognition. The client has authored 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 4 as the first author, and the client’s publications have been cited 30 times according to Google Scholar. The client’s role as a peer reviewer for international journals further demonstrates the client’s standing in the academic community. With extensive research experience and specialized skills, the client is exceptionally qualified to continue advancing innovations in organ preservation technologies.

Supporting Evidence and Expert Endorsements:
The petition also featured two detailed recommendation letters from distinguished experts in the field. These letters affirmed the originality, applicability, and necessity of the client’s research, as well as the client’s capacity to make sustained contributions of national importance.

NIW Approval and Outlook:
After filing in November 2023, the case was approved in February 2025. Despite the complex nature of her field, NAILG successfully demonstrated that the client meets all the criteria for a National Interest Waiver, establishing both the significance of the client’s research and the ability to further it in the United States. This approval not only marks an important milestone in the client’s career but also paves the way for future advancements in organ preservation that could save countless lives.

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