Success Story: Research Scientist Secures Rapid NIW Approval in Just Over 1 Month under Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on February 20, 2026 in NIW, Building Science

Client’s Testimonial:

“I’m grateful for the firm’s dedication and attention throughout my EB-2 NIW case. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with.”

On January 7^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Scientist in the Field of Building Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Building Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: January 7^th, 2026

Processing Time: 1 month, 17 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Our firm is pleased to share the successful approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a research scientist specializing in building science. With premium processing, the case received approval in less than two months without a Request for Evidence.

This client, a Ph.D. holder in Urban Science and Engineering from India, has made significant contributions to energy-efficient building design and building performance analysis. Currently serving as a research scientist, the client’s work focuses on improving energy efficiency in buildings through innovative computational modeling and data science approaches.

Our team carefully highlighted the client's outstanding qualifications:

23 peer-reviewed journal articles (12 first-authored), 6 conference articles (4 first-authored), 2 first-authored abstracts, and 4 book chapters (3 first-authored)
728 citations, demonstrating substantial influence within the scientific community
52 peer reviews conducted for prestigious journals

The client’s research has received major federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, and Grid Deployment Office. This funding demonstrates the federal government’s recognition of the critical importance of the client’s work to national energy priorities.

Given the strength of the client’s achievements and their clear alignment with national interest criteria, USCIS recognized the value of this work and approved swiftly. We look forward to the continued impact this researcher will make in advancing energy-efficient buildings, resilient infrastructure, and affordable housing solutions across America.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%