Success Stories: NAILG Secures NIW in 16 Days and Responds to EB1A RFE for Energy Systems Expert

Client’s Testimonial:

“I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your outstanding support on my EB1A petition. Your professionalism and careful preparation of the RFE response played a critical role in the approval of my case.

I truly appreciate the time, expertise, and attention to detail you dedicated to my petition. The way you structured and presented the RFE was both thorough and highly professional, and I am very grateful for your efforts.

It has been a pleasure working with you.”

On March 20^th, 2025, and September 18^th, 2025, we received another I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Country of Origin: Pakistan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: March 20^th, 2025 (NIW), and September 18^th, 2025 (EB1A)

Processing Time: 16 days (NIW), and 4 months, 2 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

NAILG is proud to share the success of an electrical engineering researcher specializing in smart grids, renewable energy integration, and AI-driven energy systems. NAILG first secured his EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval in just 16 days, demonstrating the national significance of his contributions. Later, his EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition received a Request for Evidence (RFE), which NAILG addressed with additional evidence to further highlight his extraordinary achievements.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:
The client’s research addresses urgent challenges in energy infrastructure, focusing on optimal power flow modeling for renewable energy integration, AI-driven frameworks for electricity theft detection, and advanced methods for smart grid forecasting. These contributions provide tangible benefits to the U.S. by enhancing grid reliability, lowering carbon emissions, and supporting cost-effective renewable energy adoption. His frameworks have already reduced operational costs by measurable margins, increased system stability, and created scalable solutions for cleaner energy integration.

Independent experts emphasized that his work is vital to U.S. national interests, particularly as the nation transitions toward sustainable and resilient energy systems. One recommender explained:
“The importance of [Client]’s research to renewable energy integration, cost-efficient grid optimization, and carbon emission reduction is evident, given the breakthroughs his work has fostered in these areas and in the electrical engineering field more broadly. His advanced optimal power flow framework supports the transition to cleaner energy infrastructure while improving grid reliability and operational efficiency. As such, it is clearly within the best interests of the U.S. to allow [Client]’s research to continue.”

Evidence of Scholarly Impact:
The petition demonstrated his broad recognition and influence through:

7 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 first-authored) and 6 peer-reviewed conference papers published in leading venues
356 citations, placing him in the top 1% of highly cited authors in energy systems research
29 completed peer reviews for prestigious journals
Invitations to present at internationally recognized conferences

His frameworks have been widely adopted by researchers across more than 40 countries, underscoring the global impact of his methodologies in renewable integration, theft detection, and smart grid optimization.

Approvals and Outlook:
The client’s NIW approval in just 16 days stands as a clear recognition of both the urgency and importance of his contributions to national energy priorities. Although the EB1A petition required additional clarification through an RFE, NAILG effectively addressed this challenge to advance his case. These results affirm the value of a dual-petition strategy in securing pathways for outstanding researchers. With approvals in place, he is well-positioned to continue developing innovative solutions that strengthen grid stability, support renewable energy integration, and reduce carbon emissions. NAILG is proud to have represented his case and looks forward to his continued success.

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