New NIW Successful Stories (18)

Dr. Liang

Dr. Liang earned his Ph.D. in Epidemiology from an elite university in the western U.S. after previously earning a medical degree from a top school in China. He is currently employed as an assistant professor at a research institution.

Dr. Liang retained Zhang & Associates, P.C. for his NIW petition. Our superb legal team noted that his current research included biostatistical analysis of women’s reproductive issues, ranging from factors affecting the menstrual cycle to anovulation and ovarian function and dysfunction. His case, however, presented some difficulties because he had relatively few publications. Accordingly, our attorneys established in his petition that his novel approaches and ground-breaking research, which had already merited 2 prestigious and competitive awards, would have far-ranging implications for the nation. We substantiated this by discussing the effects Dr. Liang’s work would have for reproductive health, general drug effectiveness, the protection of human health, and drug abuse issues. To further strengthen the request, we submitted 8 letters of recommendation from fellow experts in his field in both the U.S. and abroad, proof of Dr. Liang’s status as an exceptionally talented researcher.

We submitted Dr. Liang’s petition in June 2005. After reading our powerfully persuasive arguments, the immigration officer approved the NIW petition the following month, in July.

Dr. Kim

Dr. Kim received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from a preeminent southern research university after previously earning B.S. and M.S. degrees from a prestigious university in China. He is currently employed as a research assistant at a research institution.

Dr. Kim retained Zhang & Associates, P.C. for his NIW petition. Our premier legal team explained that his current research included efforts to increase fuel economy and engine efficiency in automobiles and decrease engine emissions. The environmental impact of his research because of the huge size of the national transportation sector made the large scope of his research important to note. In addition, we found that Dr. Kim had developed new combustion engine technology that is now widely used in China, and had even contributed on a theoretical level to engine ignition modeling. Our attorneys established in his petition that his extensive experience in the automotive industry, combined with his pioneering research, would have a great impact on the U.S. We elaborated by discussing the effects Dr. Kim’s work would have for automotive efficiency, the consumption and depletion of fossil fuels, and global warming. Furthermore, we strengthened the request by submitting 7 letters of recommendation from fellow experts in his field from around the world, proof of Dr. Kim’s status as an exceptionally talented researcher. Finally, we presented the immigration officer with 7 citations of Dr. Kim’s publications.

With our help and expertise, Dr. Kim’s NIW petition was approved in September 2005.

Dr. Makdisi

Dr. Makdisi received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from a top-quality research university in China. She has extensive experience in the field of genetics, especially focusing on tRNA and amino acids. At present, she is conducting postdoctoral research at a prestigious research university in the U.S.

Dr. Makdisi retained Zhang & Associates, P.C. for her NIW petition. Our elite legal team emphasized to the immigration officer how significantly her research field could impact both the genetics community and the nation as a whole. We carefully explained that Dr. Makdisi’s research has helped people to understand the neurodegenerative mitochondria disorders common to many, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases. In our petition, we concluded that her research would be tremendously beneficial for the American people and the American health care system. Although her petition appeared hampered by a relatively small number of recommendation letters, citations, and publications, our strategy of focusing on the extraordinary nature of her research proved successful.

With our convincing arguments and well-organized documentation, Dr. Makdisi’s petition was submitted on May 27, 2005 and approved on July 25, 2005, less than 2 months later.

Ms. Jia

Ms. Jia holds M.S. Degrees in Oncology and Pharmacology from research universities in both the Midwestern U.S. and China, and is currently employed as a research specialist in Chemical and Biological Engineering at a high-level American university.

Ms. Jia retained Zhang & Associates, P.C. for her NIW petition. Our legal team designed a petition package designed to emphasize her achievements and overcome potential weaknesses. In our petition, we highlighted that Ms. Jia was the first to design, develop, and invent novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the modification of nucleic acid. This patent, which is related to her field, is also proof of her innovation and excellent research potential.

Her letters of recommendation, which came from a wide variety of locations, included 3 independent advisory opinions from people who know her only through her superb work. Bolstering this persuasive array of evidence, 9 publications selected by our attorneys convinced the immigration officer to approve her petition.

We submitted Ms. Jia’s NIW application on May 11, 2005, and it was approved July 24, 2005, less than three months later.

Dr. Xiao

Dr. Xiao arrived in the U.S. 8 years ago after earning an M.S. in Genetics from a strong university in China, finally receiving his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from an influential institution in the Midwest. His current biomedical research focuses on cancer and immunology. 

He contacted Zhang & Associates, P.C. for help with his NIW petition. Our attorneys carefully organized his petition package and collected the letters of support that various leading researchers in his highly specialized field wrote testifying that Dr. Xiao is among the elite in his area of expertise. His novel research concerning the DNA break-DNA repair cycle and his development of a yeast-transposon (jumping gene) system to study DNA repair were singled out as evidence of his very strong potential for future research. Our legal team also emphasized the widespread influence Dr. Xiao has had in his field, compiling over 20 impressive publications and citations of his work.

With our well-organized presentation and high level of confidence, Dr. Xiao’s petition process was very smooth. We submitted Dr. Xiao’s petition on March 30, 2005, and the petition was approved by the end of July that same year.

Dr. Huong

Dr. Huong’s research was impressive even before coming to the United States, as evidenced by his M.S. and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from an elite Chinese university. Currently focusing his work on new methods of fluorinated carbon-carbon double bond formation, Dr. Huong has made several discoveries that have had important consequences for pharmaceutical companies and drug design.

As soon as Zhang & Associates, P.C. was retained to craft his NIW petition, we began to craft a package expertly designed to persuade the immigration officer to approve Dr. Huong’s request. Noting the national and global scope of his work, our team called attention to the crucial role of Organic Chemistry in fighting diseases through the development of the next generation of medicines. Next, assembling letters of recommendation from highly regarded experts in his field, our experienced attorneys took note of the amazing number of citations and publications Dr. Huong had produced. Collating the over 70 documents together constituted overwhelming support for Dr. Huong’s petition, and we felt extremely confident that the petition would be approved.

Dr. Huong’s application was submitted on May 6, 2005, and with our experienced aid, it was approved on August 22, 2005.

Dr. Patel

Dr. Patel is an advanced degree professional. He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from a prestigious eastern research institution. His research, which began at an early age, focuses on solid solution materials based on silicon nitride for high temperature applications. Currently, he is developing a portable piezoelectric cantilever sensor for gas detection, especially useful in chemical or biological warfare and thus exceedingly important for the national interest.

Dr. Patel retained Zhang & Associates, P.C. for his NIW petition. Our elite legal team, understanding the difficulty of having somewhat fewer letters of support than normal, concentrated the immigration official’s attention elsewhere, such as on the presentations at major conferences Dr. Patel had given. In the petition, we emphasized his distinguished publication record, noting that he had already compiled many articles despite his relative youth.

Our premium legal service helped Dr. Patel to have his petition approved on March 1, 2006.

Dr. Zung

Dr. Zung came to the US to pursue his Doctoral degree in Wood Composites in 1994 after receiving multiple M.S. degrees in Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites in both the U.S. and China.

Dr. Zung chose to retain Zhang & Associates, P.C. for his NIW petition. In preparing his case, our premium legal team took note of his unique strengths, such as his rare combination of education, industrial and academic experience, which makes him uniquely qualified to contribute to the field of bio-based composite research. This research is currently taking the form of the improvement of mechanical performance and durability of sugarcane fiber-polymer composites, which will help add value to the large U.S. sugar industry.

Our successful strategy combined his important research with evidence of support and his importance in the field. Accordingly, we submitted proof of over 20 citations of his work and conference presentations. We also submitted 3 out 7 support letters, written by leading scientists who have never met Dr. Zung personally but knew him through his publications or presentations. All those scientists gave Dr. Zung their highest regards for his achievements.

Due to our thorough documentation and persuasive presentation, Dr. Zung’s NIW petition was submitted February 18, 2005 and approved shortly thereafter.

Dr. Muradov

Dr. Muradov obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from a prestigious Chinese medical institution. His research is primarily cancer-related, including gene expression and regulation, electrophoresis mobility shift assay, and nuclear factors.

Dr. Muradov retained Zhang & Associates, P.C. for his NIW petition. Our prestigious legal team decided to emphasize Dr. Muradov’s outstanding postdoctoral work at several southern institutions, which included the study of the progression and prevention of both prostate and breast cancer. Amazingly, he discovered that a certain tumor suppressor can inhibit cell growth, transformation, and tumorigenesis, indicating the possibility of therapy using the same suppressor. This was published in the leading journal in his field, Oncogene, and was correspondingly a key element of our presentation. Together with letters of support and evidence of Dr. Muradov’s strong ability to continue his research, his postdoctoral work helped to convince the immigration officer to approve our request.

Our exclusive legal service helped Dr. Muradov to have his petition approved on October 19, 2005.

(06/22/2006)

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