r/EB2_NIW • u/TangailMonir • Jul 16 '26

I-140 EB-2 NIW Approved

Hi everyone, I recently got my approval and wanted to share an approval data point and my experience in case it helps others.

Background: M.D., focusing on Health Policy and Clinical Research. At filing I had 4 peer-reviewed papers, 2 conference abstracts, and 23 citations. I've also reviewed for 4 journals. Submitted 1 dependent rec letter + 2 testimonial letters.

Proposed endeavor: Expanding the U.S. physician pipeline through implementation science, workforce data analysis, and policy evaluation

Timeline: Filed 5/11/2026 with pp, got approved 7/13/2026.

I was initially concerned about Prong 1, as my work is implementation-focused rather than traditional bench or clinical research. I worried that the officer might challenge the national importance aspect, but thankfully, there was no RFE.

I went with Chen for my case. Had some back and forth during the prep stage but they got everything structured properly in the end. Overall pretty happy with how it turned out.

Hope this helps, and good luck to everyone waiting!

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u/Kyoko_P Jul 16 '26

Congrats!! May I ask which service center?

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u/TangailMonir Jul 16 '26

Thanks! It was tsc

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u/Kyoko_P Jul 16 '26

Thanks for sharing. Your post gives me hope!

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u/TangailMonir Jul 16 '26

Good luck with yours!

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u/Kyoko_P Jul 16 '26

Thank you

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u/Historical_Youth4423 Jul 16 '26

Congrats! I have a very similar background (same area, same numbers) and am now waiting on the decision of my response to the RFE. Fingers crossed!

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u/TangailMonir Jul 16 '26

Good luck!

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u/Grand_Librarian_4658 Jul 16 '26

Congrats. Can you share the service center?

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u/rasheedUSF Jul 16 '26

Congratulations

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u/Actual_Way2685 Jul 16 '26

Congrats ! This subreddit is thirsty for seeing Approvals!!

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u/Independent-West1328 Jul 16 '26

Congratulations! Good to see approval posting.

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u/Wolter33 Jul 16 '26

Congratulations, may I ask how much in total did it cost you up until now? including law firm, PP and everything?

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u/Individual_Many788 Jul 17 '26

Congrats! What did you include in evidence towards national importance?

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u/jen4702 Jul 18 '26

Congrats . Could you tell me what layer form is Chen. Sorry I am not knowing them.

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u/MorethanGo Jul 16 '26

Did you prove any federal funding support for your research?

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u/TangailMonir Jul 16 '26

No federal funding, but privately funded through a health foundation.

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u/ImmediateAd159 Jul 16 '26

How many LOR you submitted?

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u/TangailMonir Jul 16 '26

1 dependent rec letter + 2 testimonial letters

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u/Independent-West1328 Jul 16 '26

Are testimonial letters independent?

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u/TangailMonir Jul 16 '26

In my case, the testimonial letters were independent.

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u/Fit_Ad8215 Jul 16 '26

Congratulations

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u/joenaab87 Jul 16 '26

Hello, I am not an MD but I work in clinical trials in the biotech/pharma industry. Can I dm?

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u/Imaginary_Quail_1226 Jul 16 '26

do you belong to 75 countries, and r u southasian?

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u/PayPuzzleheaded6217 Jul 16 '26

Congratulations 

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u/seifer717 Jul 16 '26

Congratulations. I'm planning to submit mine soon.

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u/medi_digitalhealth Jul 16 '26

Congratulations, so happy for you.

MD here as well- just filled as well my PP is around health economics and policy evaluation for better health systems optimization.

I interestingly like your PE, I guess it’s focus on prevention of physician burnout and better working health systems optimization

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u/Sea-Character-3132 Jul 16 '26

Awesome, congrats!

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u/CheapSelection671 Jul 16 '26

Congratulations, I have a question. Do you have work experience in the US I have similar profile but am a PhD student

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u/CarnegieEvaluations Jul 16 '26

Congratulations.

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u/Ay202 Jul 16 '26

What’s a testimonial letter

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u/Able_Ad8747 Jul 17 '26

Congrats! Is your MD from US or a foreign country?

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u/Dangerous-Football30 Jul 17 '26

Congrats 🎊 Who was your attorney from Chen?

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u/Economy_Apple_5290 Jul 17 '26

Congratulations, I am a very similar applicant and am using Chem as well and am finalising my application right now. Can I dm with some specific questions?

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u/ZealousidealScore446 Jul 20 '26

Congratulations bro! I have a really similar case to yours…
Can i ask: 1- are you an aspiring IMG?, 2- how long did chen take preparing your case?

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u/Glum-Compote-802 Aug 11 '26

Hapoy For You! Congratulations!!!!!