Success Story: Protecting Public Health: A Graduate Researcher's Path to an NIW Approval

Posted by wegreened on May 22, 2026 in NIW, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences

Client’s Testimonial:

"I want to thank everyone who was involved and helped me during my petition. When I planned to file a petition, I had offers from several law firms, but I knew I wanted to file with Chen. Based on my good experience with the firm, I have always recommended Chen to my friends, and it was great working with you.”

On March 26^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences (Approval Notice).

General Field: Veterinary Biomedical Sciences

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Nepal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Kansas

Approval Notice Date: March 26^th, 2026

Processing Time: 5 months, 9 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Holding a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), the client focuses on the highly specialized field of veterinary biomedical sciences. Their proposed endeavor centers on developing targeted therapeutic interventions by advancing immunological profiling strategies and murine models.

The primary objective is to mitigate the risk of contracting respiratory pathogens in vulnerable populations. Specifically, their research investigates how biological sex and metabolic conditions, such as obesity, influence influenza A virus pathogenesis and vaccine responses. Because obesity affects over 40% of U.S. adults and significantly raises susceptibility to severe viral outcomes, this research provides vital insights for developing personalized vaccines and therapies.

To satisfy the rigorous Dhanasar framework, our legal team meticulously outlined the client's objective record of scholarly excellence. We showcased a prolific publication portfolio comprising:

11 peer-reviewed journal articles.
8 conference abstracts.

To prove that the client is well-positioned to advance their endeavor, North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) utilized advanced bibliometrics to highlight their global influence. The client’s published body of work has accrued 191 independent citations. Crucially, we demonstrated that two of their papers rank in the top 10% and another two rank in the top 20% of the most highly cited articles in the field of Immunology for their respective publication years.

Furthermore, we established the client's authoritative standing in the scientific community by documenting their completion of at least six peer reviews for authoritative journals. Finally, we highlighted their full membership in a prestigious organization that requires clear evidence of impactful publications for admission.

We are absolutely thrilled to have secured this approval in just over 5 months without an RFE, ensuring that this exceptional veterinary biomedical scientist can continue their vital fight against global respiratory pathogens without delay.

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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%