Success Story: We Helped a Chinese Post-Doctoral Fellow Secure NIW Approval with Strategic Filing

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“All the things are very good for the preparation of my application materials, professional and attentive.”

On February 11^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Field of Medical Image Analysis (Approval Notice).

General Field: Medical Image Analysis

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Post-Doctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Maryland

Approval Notice Date: February 11^th, 2025

Processing Time: 9 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 medical image analysis expert with a Ph.D. in control science and engineering. At the time of filing, the client was actively engaged in research on artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, focusing on the early detection and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

Research Focus and Contributions:
The client’s proposed endeavor centers on developing AI methods for analyzing neurodegenerative disorders and their association with specific brain network changes. By enhancing early diagnosis and enabling more personalized treatment strategies, their research directly addresses urgent public health needs. Their work has advanced the integration of AI with medical imaging technologies to support clinicians in improving patient outcomes.

Research Impact and Scientific Contributions:
To demonstrate the impact and national importance of this research, the petition emphasized several notable accomplishments:

Publications: 46 peer-reviewed journal articles (20 first-authored), 2 first-authored conference papers, and 5 first-authored granted patents.
Citations: 201 citations in Google Scholar, showing significant recognition from peers in related fields.
Scholarly Service: At least 44 peer reviews conducted, underscoring the trust placed in the client’s expertise by respected journals.
Funding Support: Evidence of major funding sources from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Intelligent Information Processing Key Laboratory of Shanxi Province, further validating the value and potential of their research.

Support from Experts in the Field:
The petition included two strong recommendation letters from esteemed researchers, both independent and affiliated, who highlighted the client’s pioneering role in AI-driven medical imaging. These letters underscored the importance of their findings in enabling earlier diagnosis and improved therapeutic pathways for neurodegenerative diseases.

Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:
We demonstrated that the client’s Ph.D. training in control science and engineering, combined with their extensive publication record and applied research achievements, uniquely positions them to continue advancing AI-based diagnostic solutions. Their work stands at the intersection of artificial intelligence and clinical application, ensuring lasting contributions to both the medical research community and public health.

NIW Approval and Outlook:
Approved in February 2025, this NIW petition underscores USCIS’s recognition of the client’s proven impact and future potential. NAILG is proud to have represented this outstanding researcher and looks forward to seeing the continued influence of their work in advancing healthcare through innovative AI applications.

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