Success Stories: Pioneering Innovation in AI-Driven Materials Research: Dual EB-2 NIW and EB1A Approval for Materials Scientist

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“Thank you for all the work you put into my application. Your firm was professional and timely in your communication with me, and I am happy I chose you for my applications.”

On February 26^th, 2025, and June 28^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for a Research and Development, Science and Engineering Material Scientist in the Field of Materials Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Materials Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research and Development, Science and Engineering, Material Scientist

Country of Origin: Germany

Approval Notice Date: : February 26^th, 2025 (NIW) and June 28^th, 2025 (EB1A)

Processing Time: 9 months, 19 days (NIW), 8 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are proud to share the successful outcome of both an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition filed on behalf of a highly qualified materials scientist. The client, engaged in research and development within the United States, partnered with North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) to pursue a dual-petition strategy tailored to his professional profile. Both petitions were approved, with the EB1A case filed under premium processing and receiving a rapid decision just over one week after submission.

At the time of filing, the client was employed as a scientist working in the broad area of materials science. The petitions highlighted a track record of sustained research contributions, involvement in scholarly peer review, and multiple expert endorsements. Without disclosing project-specific content, our filing successfully demonstrated that the client’s work holds value to the scientific community and aligns with national interest priorities in the United States.

His scientific contributions are substantiated by a publication record of 19 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 conference papers, and 2 conference abstracts. These works have collectively garnered 410 citations and have been widely relied upon by peers across 19 countries, a testament to the client’s international acclaim and research utility.

To further support the case, we submitted several strong recommendation letters, including one that stated:

“[Client’s] research has supported various high-performance applications in aerospace engineering and other critical industries. By achieving significant structure and property advancements over previous methods, his research has strengthened technological innovation and elevated material design capabilities across various sectors and public domains throughout the United States.”

This type of third-party recognition played a vital role in establishing the client’s qualifications under both categories.

The EB-2 NIW petition was filed on May 7, 2024, and approved on February 26, 2025. The EB1A petition was filed with a filing date of June 20, 2025, and was approved on June 28, 2025, following premium processing.

NAILG is honored to have assisted this client in achieving a major step forward in his professional journey. These dual approvals reflect our continued commitment to helping researchers and scientists from around the world secure U.S. immigration benefits with discretion, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of petition standards.

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