Success Story: Dual NIW & EB1A Victory! Our Firm Assisted A Chinese Full Professor Win Approval Swiftly Despite EB1A RFE

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On February 27^th, 2024, and March 28^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for a Full Professor in the Field of Materials Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Materials Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Full Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Arkansas

Approval Notice Date: : February 27^th, 2024 (NIW) and March 28^th, 2025 (EB1A)

Processing Time: 4 months, 30 days (NIW) / 2 months, 3 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)

Case Summary:

We are delighted to share the approval of both the National Interest Waiver (NIW) and EB1A I-140 petitions for an exceptional researcher in materials science and engineering. The NIW petition was approved in February 2024, followed by the EB1A approval in March 2025 after a successful response to a Request for Evidence (RFE). These dual approvals affirm the petitioner’s extraordinary contributions to surface engineering, tribology, and metallurgy.

Engineering the Future of Wear-Resistant Coatings and Materials

With a Ph.D. in materials science, the petitioner has made impactful discoveries in the design and optimization of surface coatings, erosion-resistant alloys, and tribological systems. His work focuses on extending the lifespan and performance of mechanical components used in critical sectors such as aerospace, marine, energy, and biomedical engineering.

Currently employed in a U.S.-based engineering role, the petitioner is advancing manufacturing technologies and coatings to improve structural durability and reduce maintenance costs in demanding industrial environments.

An Outstanding Record of Scientific Achievement

To support the petition, we presented robust documentation of scholarly output and recognition:

● 56 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 first-authored conference paper, 2 first-authored book chapters, and 9 granted patents;

● 819 citations across over 50 countries, with multiple papers ranking in the top 10% most cited in materials science for their publication year;

● 110 verified peer reviews for respected journals, and multiple editorial and guest editor roles for international publications in surface and coatings science.

His innovations have directly informed developments in wear-resistant coatings, amorphous alloy design, corrosion-resistant metals, and nanocrystalline surface treatments.

Furthermore, our client’s study has received funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Tribology Science Fund of State Key Laboratory of Tribology, and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.

Independent Expert Support from Global Leaders

Four letters of recommendation affirmed the originality and major significance of the petitioner’s research in materials science.

“This improvement, then, contributes to decreasing the economic burden associated with maintaining parts in the aforementioned industries. Thus, it is clear that [Client] is a vital resource to the U.S.”

Scientific Excellence That Advances U.S. Interests

The petitioner’s work, supported by grants from national funding agencies, addresses urgent engineering challenges through innovations in materials performance and sustainability. With these approvals, his continued contributions will support national competitiveness in manufacturing, defense, infrastructure, and healthcare.

We are proud to support this distinguished materials scientist whose work continues to shape the future of engineering science in the United States.

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