Success Story: Despite Receiving an RFE, A Financial Econometrics Researcher Secured NIW Approval With Our Assistance
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On January 16th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Field of Economics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Economics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Teaching Professor
Country of Origin: Serbia
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts
Approval Notice Date: January 16th, 2026
Processing Time: 30 months, 9 days
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success of an I-140 EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition filed on behalf of a distinguished economics researcher whose work strengthens how financial instability and banking-sector vulnerability are measured and understood. The client, currently employed as an assistant teaching professor at a U.S. university, focuses on advanced financial econometrics and modeling methods that can help decision-makers anticipate risks, evaluate resilience, and design more informed responses across financial markets and intermediaries. Although the case received a Request for Evidence, the petition was ultimately approved after a carefully structured response clarified the national importance and the client’s demonstrated influence.
Pioneering Research in Financial Market Stability and Banking Resilience The client’s proposed endeavor is to continue applying advanced financial econometrics and modeling techniques to analyze financial market instability and the banking sector’s vulnerability, while also exploring the intersection of finance and well-being among U.S. residents. In the petition, we translated this work into practical outcomes that a non-specialist adjudicator can evaluate, emphasizing that rigorous, data-driven modeling helps identify vulnerabilities earlier and supports evidence-based decisions by policymakers, regulators, and financial institutions. We also framed the research as directly responsive to real-world challenges in U.S. financial markets, including periods of heightened volatility and structural risk that can affect households, businesses, and long-term economic stability.
Scholarly Recognition and Global Impact To support that the client is well-positioned to advance the endeavor, we documented a sustained record of peer-reviewed output and measurable research uptake:
- a Ph.D. in Economics
- 28 peer-reviewed journal articles (10 first-authored) and 5 peer-reviewed conference papers (2 first-authored)
- 206 citations to the client’s published work
- At least 9 completed peer reviews
International Acclaim and Advisory Endorsements The petition included 4 letters of recommendation from established experts. These letters helped convert technical econometric contributions into clear significance by explaining why the client’s modeling approaches and findings matter to ongoing research and policy-relevant analysis, and why the client is positioned to continue advancing this work in the United States.
One recommender noted: “It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse [Client], a preeminent expert in the field of economics whose remarkable achievements are a testament to his dedication and brilliance.”
A Strongly Documented Case of National Benefit After the RFE, we prepared a focused response that reinforced the endeavor’s substantial merit and national importance, clarified how the client’s work supports real-world financial stability objectives, and strengthened the presentation of independent reliance through citations and peer-review trust indicators. With the evidence organized around national importance, demonstrated research uptake, and a credible plan for continued work, USCIS approved the NIW petition, reflecting a successful outcome even in an RFE setting.