Success Stories: We Provided Aid to an Engineer Seeking NIW Approval in the Civil Engineering Field Within 47 Days
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On September 25th, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Structural Engineer in the Field of Civil Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Civil Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Structural Engineer II
Country of Origin: Nepal
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey
Approval Notice Date: September 25th, 2024
Processing Time: 1 month, 17 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
An engineer and a Ph.D. holder from Nepal have reached out to us for assistance with his I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. Upon reviewing his credentials and achievements, we are confident our client will have a solid case for approval. As known, the NIW petition requires the petitioner to show that their study is of substantial merit and national importance.
Our client’s research focuses on creating and applying machine learning techniques for automated inspection and damage assessment of bridge structures. It also explores cost-effective strategies for strengthening bridges to improve their durability and reliability, thereby enhancing the safety of the infrastructure that communities depend on. This work holds significant merit and national importance, as we have showcased the evidence in the petition packet:
- Given its clear national significance, our client’s research has received funding from the South Carolina Department of Transportation that is specifically allocated for research aimed at advancing national interests, including projects that promote the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods.
- Due to his knowledge and expertise in the field, our client has been regularly invited to conduct peer reviews for authoritative journals and he has completed at least 3 reviews to date.
- His research has resulted in 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored) and 2 peer-reviewed conference articles with 74 citations, proving that our client is eligible to continue his proposed endeavor.
“To reiterate, [client] has and continues to contribute valuable research for the advancement of aging bridge infrastructure and bridge strengthening techniques. His work on the development of cost-effective and simplified strengthening methods speaks to his sustained leadership in the field. His publication history in respected journals attests to his expertise. Therefore, it is imperative that his work continues for the benefit of public safety, infrastructure longevity, and the advancement of civil engineering practices.”
Thanks to the dedication of the entire team, our client successfully secured approval in just 47 days without any Requests for Evidence (RFE). We are grateful for his steadfast support and cooperation, which made this process smooth and timely. We wish our client the best in his future research and look forward to seeing the benefits of his work in the United States.