Our client built a career combining general surgery with academic research and medical education, with particular expertise in liver, pancreatic, and biliary conditions. At the time of filing, he held a professorship and the European Board of Surgery Qualification in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. His background included clinical observerships in the United Kingdom and the United States, alongside more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He sought to continue his work in the United States through surgical research, professional collaboration, and evidence-based patient care.
Our firm developed his EB-2 NIW petition around the relationship between his specialized surgical experience and his proposed contributions to the field. We highlighted research addressing liver donor complications, pain following laparoscopic surgery, and anatomical models used in surgical training. His publications, citations, academic appointments, professional qualifications, and supporting expert letters documented the depth of his experience. Together with his intended work plan, this evidence supported our explanation of the proposed endeavor’s national importance and his ability to advance research and practices aimed at improving surgical outcomes.
USCIS approved his I-140 petition under the EB-2 National Interest Waiver category, marking an important milestone in his plans to continue his work in the United States. The case connected his clinical expertise with research addressing practical questions in surgical safety, recovery, and education. His combination of specialized HPB knowledge and academic contributions provided a concrete foundation for the proposed endeavor.
