Our client is a physician and postdoctoral scholar whose research focuses on surgical outcomes, patient safety, and decision-making in complex neurosurgical conditions. Our firm previously secured approval of his EB-2 National Interest Waiver I-140 petition based on his research in cerebrovascular and skull base disease, minimally invasive procedures, and AI-assisted surgical planning.
Following the EB-2 NIW approval, he proceeded with the adjustment of status stage of the permanent residence process. Our firm prepared and submitted his Form I-765 application under the (c)(9) category while his Form I-485 remained pending.
USCIS approved the Form I-765 application and granted employment authorization, allowing our client to continue his professional and research activities in the United States while his EB-2 NIW-based permanent residence process continued.