Success Story: Straightforward NIW Win: A Chinese Research Fellow in Biochemistry Approved Without RFE

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On April 30^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Fellow in the Field of Biochemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biochemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Fellow

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: April 30^th, 2025

Processing Time: 10 months, 20 days

Case Summary:

We’re proud to share the successful I-140 NIW approval of a dedicated expert from China, whose innovative work in biochemistry and cancer-neuron biology is helping pave the way for new treatments to alleviate the painful side effects of cancer therapy.

Currently conducting research in the United States, the client’s proposed endeavor focuses on investigating axon degeneration, with a particular emphasis on the SARM1 signaling pathway, a central driver of nerve damage in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Her goal is to develop therapeutic tools to mitigate chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a major complication that affects the quality of life for cancer patients.

To support her petition under the National Interest Waiver (NIW) category, we highlighted:

6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 preprint, including papers published in top-tier journals such as Science and Biosensors and Bioelectronics;
78 citations, with 3 papers ranking among the top 10–20% most cited in biology and biochemistry for their publication years;
Peer review service for scientific journals and a research role supported by major national and international funding bodies.

Her work has been widely cited by fellow researchers and has already contributed to fields including DNA biosensing, lipid kinase assay development, and neurobiology. These contributions have shaped international studies and helped advance critical discoveries related to cancer therapy and neurological protection.

With a demonstrated record of impactful publications, active collaboration in high-level research, and a clear vision for addressing a significant national health issue, our client was found to be exceptionally well-positioned to lead this work. Her petition was approved without delay.

We celebrate her success and look forward to her continued contributions to public health and biomedical innovation.

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