Success Story: Two Paths, One Victory: Researcher Earns NIW & EB1A Approvals – EB1A RFE Overcome!

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“I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding support and guidance I received throughout my NIW and EB1A petition processes. The team demonstrated a deep understanding of my field and crafted a compelling case that truly highlighted the impact of my research. Despite the challenge of an RFE during my EB1A application, their strategic response and unwavering confidence in my qualifications led to a successful outcome.”

On July 18^th, 2023, and March 24^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 Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: : July 18^th, 2023 (NIW) and March 24^th, 2025 (EB1A)

Processing Time: 1 month, 12 days (NIW) / 4 months, 9 days (EB1A)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the approval of both the National Interest Waiver (NIW) and EB1A I-140 petitions for a distinguished researcher in mechanical engineering. The NIW petition was approved in July 2023, and the EB1A was granted in March 2025 following an upgrade to premium processing and a successful response to a Request for Evidence (RFE). These approvals recognize the petitioner’s influential work in advancing reliability-based design and system health management under uncertainty.

Pioneering Safer and More Reliable Mechanical Systems

With a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, the petitioner has become a leading voice in the fields of reliability analysis, prognostics and health management (PHM), and design under uncertainty. His research focuses on space- and time-dependent uncertainties and how these affect the performance and safety of complex engineered systems, particularly those used in aerospace and high-stakes industrial applications.

Currently working in an engineering-focused research capacity in the United States, the petitioner continues to apply his methods to real-world challenges in dynamic systems, enabling predictive maintenance, increased safety margins, and cost-efficient design decisions.

High-Impact Research with National Relevance

At the time of petition submission, the petitioner had published:

13 peer-reviewed journal articles
9 peer-reviewed conference papers,
1 additional first-authored abstract.

His work had received 468 citations and was frequently referenced by independent researchers addressing reliability issues in civil, mechanical, and aerospace systems. At least four articles ranked among the top 10% most cited for their year in engineering disciplines.

He had also completed over 85 peer reviews for leading journals, demonstrating a high level of trust in his scientific judgment.

Backed by Prestigious Research Funding

The petitioner’s research has been supported by major U.S. scientific and engineering organizations, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), and the Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems Engineering Research Center (POETS-ERC), underscoring the national interest in his innovations.

Strong Support from the Scientific Community

The EB1A petition was supported by four letters of recommendation from senior experts in the field, including independent researchers at leading institutions. These letters emphasized the significance of the petitioner’s methodological advances and their practical applications.

Engineering Resilience for the Future

Through cutting-edge modeling techniques, simulation tools, and predictive design frameworks, the petitioner has helped shape the future of mechanical systems design. His work not only contributes to national defense and aerospace innovation but also strengthens the reliability of infrastructure and engineering systems vital to public safety.

We are proud to have supported this outstanding engineer in securing both NIW and EB1A approvals and look forward to his continued impact on U.S. technology and innovation.

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