Case Summary:             

The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is delighted to announce the successful approval of an I-140 petition under the EB-2 category with a National Interest Waiver (NIW) for a distinguished scholar in political science. The petition was approved in March 2025, affirming our client’s outstanding academic record and the substantial national importance of his work at the intersection of global politics, technology, and sustainability.

Our client holds a Ph.D. in political science and is currently engaged in academic research. His proposed endeavor focuses on analyzing how state and non-state actors shape the development of emerging technologies and governance structures within the natural resources extraction sector. The broader objective of his work is to deepen the geopolitical understanding of technological innovation and to create practical policy frameworks that integrate artificial intelligence and green technologies to advance sustainable development and strategic autonomy.

To demonstrate that our client’s work holds substantial merit and that he is well-positioned to advance it within the United States, NAILG prepared a comprehensive petition package featuring the following key evidence:

• Extensive Publication Record: The client has authored 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, 19 book chapters, and 5 books, all of which reflect his prolific and influential scholarship in political science and international relations.
• Citation Metrics: His work has been cited 988 times according to Google Scholar, a strong indicator of sustained academic engagement with and reliance upon his research in scholarly discourse across multiple subfields.
• Peer-Review Activity: The client has completed at least 20 reviews for leading journals, affirming his role in advancing rigorous research standards and his recognized expertise among fellow political scientists.
• National and Global Impact: His research has been applied to analyze international security dynamics, governance in the natural resource sector, and geopolitical considerations in AI and climate policy. The petition also highlighted the influence of his frameworks in shaping institutional policies and public sector initiatives aimed at managing technological disruption in resource-rich regions.
• Competitive Research Funding: His work has earned backing from reputable institutions such as the National Research Foundation of South Africa, validating its quality, feasibility, and policy relevance.

To further strengthen the petition, we submitted two letters of recommendation from established authorities in political science and international governance. These experts provided detailed accounts of the client’s scholarly influence and the real-world impact of his findings.

“This has made him particularly well-suited to addressing the most pressing challenges in African political dynamics and regional integration, including countering security threats and the pursuit of a borderless Africa. It is therefore clear that [Client] is a leader in the field of political science.”

Through a strategically structured petition that presented compelling evidence of national interest, scholarly excellence, and future potential, NAILG successfully secured a favorable decision from USCIS. The client’s work contributes meaningfully to U.S. efforts in sustainable development, global competitiveness, and democratic governance in the digital era.

NAILG is proud to support leading social scientists whose research informs international policy and advances U.S. national priorities in technology and sustainability.