Success Story: Tailored NIW Strategy Delivers Approval for Bangladeshi Graduate Research Assistant

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On April 1^st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Biomedical Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biomedical Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: West Virginia

Approval Notice Date: April 1^st, 2025

Processing Time: 10 months, 4 days

Case Summary:

We’re proud to share the successful I-140 NIW approval of a talented researcher from Bangladesh whose work in biomedical science and bioinformatics is addressing a critical intersection of public health and environmental exposure: the cardiovascular damage caused by air pollution.

Currently conducting research in the United States, the client’s proposed endeavor focuses on identifying the molecular mechanisms by which nanotoxic particulate matter in ambient air leads to cardiovascular disease, particularly heart failure. His goal is to develop targeted therapies and drugs to treat conditions exacerbated by environmental irritants, a growing threat for both urban and rural populations.

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

● 12 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 8 first- or co-first-authored papers;

● 192 citations, with 6 papers ranked among the top 1–20% most cited in the field of molecular biology and genetics;

● At least 5 peer reviews completed for notable journals in pharmacology, microbiology, and biomedical science.

His work spans advanced vaccine design, cancer-related SNP research, and siRNA-based antiviral strategies, demonstrating a strong command of computational biology, proteomics, and molecular dynamics simulations. His findings have been directly adopted by researchers in multiple disciplines, influencing projects in epitope mapping, gene silencing, and drug resistance modeling.

With demonstrated expertise, a strong record of scientific contribution, and a clear plan to continue this work in the U.S., our client was found to be exceptionally well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. His petition was approved without delay through premium processing.

We congratulate him on this milestone and look forward to his continued efforts in developing life-saving therapies for pollution-driven cardiovascular disease.

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