A recent Reddit post shared the approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) application with only two publications and no Request for Evidence (RFE). The application was filed with the Nebraska Service Center on August 26, 2024, and received approval on February 26, 2026, after upgrading to premium processing.
Key Details:
- I-140 Filed: August 26, 2024
- Premium Processing Filed: January 22, 2026
- Approval Date: February 26, 2026
- No RFE issued during the process
The applicant, a postdoctoral fellow with a PhD from a top U.S. school, positioned their work as a cancer researcher. They submitted two peer-reviewed papers with approximately 50 citations at the time of filing, along with six recommendation letters from notable institutions, including the FDA and NIH. The proposed endeavor focused on advancing cancer therapeutics, aligning with national health initiatives.
The case experienced a 17-month wait before the premium processing upgrade, during which there were no status updates. Interestingly, a live agent indicated an internal deadline for the case just one day before the approval.
This case illustrates that applicants with fewer publications can still achieve success in the EB-2 NIW process, providing hope for others in similar situations.
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Source: r/EB2_NIW