Visalytics
Visalytics
approved EB-2 (NIW)

Research Postdoc Fellow

Biomedical Science · China · 2022-05-04

Processing Time
106 days
Decision Date
2022-05-04
Location
Texas
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research in disease genetics and cellular therapeutics, specifically investigating stem cell-based cancer therapeutics and developing functional biomarkers for cancer treatment. Her work focuses on determining the mechanisms underpinning the development of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases to reduce their global impact.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research addresses cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, which are leading causes of death and disability in the U.S.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has a Ph.D., 27 publications, a patent, and 260 citations, demonstrating her influence and expertise.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, her contributions to disease genetics and therapeutics make it beneficial to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in biological sciences and her record of 27 peer-reviewed articles and 1 provisional patent. Her work garnered 260 citations from researchers in 33 countries and she was invited to perform 65 peer reviews, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for NIW and extraordinary ability for EB-1A.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Dependent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

Similar Cases

Postdoctoral Researcher

Biotechnology · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) rfe approved
New Jersey 103 days 2025-07-17
The petitioner proposes to continue characterizing the genetic, molecular, and biological mechanisms underlying complex diseases such as cancer, neuronal disorders, and psychiatric conditions. Her work integrates bioinformatics, multi-omics analysis, and artificial intelligence with wet-lab validation to support early detection and personalized medical strategies.
View Case

Postdoctoral Researcher

Biotechnology · Turkey

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Michigan 568 days 2025-11-19
The petitioner proposes to discover new biomarkers for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and inflammatory conditions by analyzing molecular irregularities in biological samples. This work involves developing refined methods for identifying disease-associated molecular signatures to enable earlier detection and innovative therapeutic strategies, such as hormone-based and immune-based treatments.
View Case

Others

Biotechnology · Poland

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Massachusetts 290 days 2022-01-10
The petitioner proposes to create novel in vivo models to study cancer development, elucidate protein functions, and uncover the roles of transcriptomic machinery. This work aims to increase the understanding of cell cycle proteins critical for cancer growth to improve cancer treatments and immunotherapies.
View Case

Research Fellow

Biotechnology · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
108 days 2022-03-21
The petitioner proposes to continue his research investigating the molecular mechanisms behind genetic disorders, inflammation-associated disorders, and cancers. This work aims to facilitate the development of novel treatments and deepen the scientific understanding of these conditions to provide new therapeutic avenues.
View Case

Frequently Asked Questions

A approved EB-2 NIW (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.

Browse More Cases

More approved cases More Biotechnology cases More cases from China

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2022-05-04.

Browse all cases
View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 106 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,816
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

Related Pages

EB-2 (NIW) Overview EB-2 (NIW) in China All EB-2 (NIW) Cases EB-2 (NIW) Dashboard Endeavor Search

Get Case Insights

Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.

Join Waitlist