Approved

A Health-Tech Builder Wins an EB-2 NIW Without Peer-Reviewed Citations

Technology | 3 days ago

EB-2 NIW Visa
From India
RFE
EB-2 NIWVisa

Case Summary.

Mary Russell helped an Indian health-technology leader secure an EB-2 NIW approval for his work building open-source infrastructure and clinical safety tooling for behavioral health. Without relying on peer-reviewed citations, the petition framed open-source adoption metrics, a published audit schema standard, and letters from clinical and technical leaders as evidence of national importance. The case was approved after a Request for Evidence (RFE).

Lead Attorney.

Mary Russell

Mary Russell

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Mary Russell is an immigration attorney with extensive experience in employment-based visas. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She is known for turning complex challenges into clear strategies, from securing National Interest Waivers for researchers to helping family-run companies hire specialized talent. Mary also assists clients with family-based immigration, including fiancé and marriage visas, I-751 filings, and naturalization.

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