Success Story: Large Load Integration in the Electric Power Grid: NIW Approval for an Electrical Engineering Researcher

Posted by wegreened on November 5, 2026 in NIW,Electrical Engineering (Electronic Engineering, Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor, Microwave, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Communication Engineering)

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“Thank you for all your support in this journey.”

On September 25^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Electrical Engineer in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Electrical Engineer

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Connecticut

Approval Notice Date: September 25^th, 2026

Processing Time: 6 months, 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) proudly secured an NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an electrical engineering researcher whose work addresses critical vulnerabilities in modern power grids.

The petition documented both research productivity and field adoption:

13 peer-reviewed publications, comprising 2 first-authored journal articles and 11 conference papers (7 first-authored)
139 citations to the published body of work
At least 8 completed peer reviews for authoritative journals and scientific conferences

Rather than treating these numbers as self-explanatory, NAILG linked them to what USCIS looks for in “well-positioned” cases: a demonstrated ability to deliver meaningful results and evidence that others in the field are already relying on the client’s contributions. The petition established that independent experts globally actively use the client’s microgrid control strategies and power-sharing optimization models to improve energy coordination and network resilience during extreme outages.

With a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and a proven track record of producing adoptable research outputs, the client was shown to be well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. The filing emphasized continuity between her past successes in networked microgrid scheduling and her ongoing industry role optimizing bulk power system networks. This demonstrated that her work is highly likely to continue generating downstream value for U.S. grid modernization and energy reliability.

Filed under Direct Premium Processing, the petition encountered a Request for Evidence (RFE). NAILG provided a robust response solidifying the national importance and practical necessity of the client's endeavor, leading to a successful NIW approval. We are honored to have supported this petition and look forward to the client’s continued contributions to electrical engineering and national energy infrastructure.

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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%