Success Stories: Thanks To Our Team’s Efforts, a Pakistani Assistant Professor in the Field of Biotechnology Gets NIW Approval in Only 5 Days

Posted by wegreened on October 17, 2024 in NIW, Technology (Nanotechnology, Nanoscience, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Biotechnologies)

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“Thank you very much {Attorney} and the whole team. For me, your help in preparation and success of my case is beyond solely an attorney-client linkage. Thank you.”

On September 13^th, 2023, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor In the Field of Biotechnology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biotechnology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pakistan

Approval Notice Date: September 13^th, 2023

Processing Time: 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

An esteemed researcher in the field of Biotechnology had approached the North America Immigration Law Group seeking assistance in filing a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition on his behalf. Our experienced team analyzed his background, found his many scientific contributions, and agreed to take his case as his history made him someone who would be highly desirable in the eyes of the USCIS. His personalized petition package contained these details:

He has a Ph.D. in biotechnology, proving he has an advanced degree.
He has a respectable publishing record, with 39 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 of them first-authored) and 3 book chapters, in addition, no less than 13 of his papers have been published in highly-ranked journals.
His work has received a staggering 2165 citations at the time of filing, with at least a whopping 28 of his papers among the most cited within their field and year of publication.
His proposed endeavor is also of national importance, as his development and application of plant biotechnological interventions promote advancements in the biotechnology and plant-based biologics industries, which are both key drivers in the U.S. economy. Our client’s continued biotechnology research into plant bioactive compounds and biocontrol agents supports further upward trajectories in these industries, increasing U.S. competitiveness and economic prosperity. This is particularly true given the increasing demand for plant-based products and the desire for sustainable and eco-friendly products. Not to mention, he had also received funding from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, showing that his research was important enough to have the support of a governmental body.
He has also received letters of recommendation from 4 different experts, 1 of whom said:

“[Client]’s impressive record of success in the field is rooted in his exceptional background. He boasts a solid foundation in biotechnology, having earned a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and a doctoral degree in the subject. [Client]’s manuscripts have passed through this intensive procedure on numerous occasions and for some of the most prestigious journals in the field, and that [Client]’s research has been featured in these exceptional titles so many times is a testament to the quality of his work and his ability to consistently identify and produce the research most needed by the field.”

With the information above, our team managed to gain approval for his petition in just 5 days, aided by the support of the USCIS’s premium processing service. We are thankful for our client’s faith in our firm and we hope for his continued success.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%