Success Stories: A Visiting Researcher in the Field of Electrical Engineering Achieves NIW Approval with NAILG’s Expert Assistance

Posted by wegreened on February 14, 2025 in NIW, Electrical Engineering (Electronic Engineering, Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor, Microwave, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Communication Engineering)

Client’s Testimonial:

“Throughout my NIW process, the team maintained excellent communication and attention to detail. Their thorough approach to preparing my case significantly contributed to its success. I truly appreciate their hard work and support!”

On October 17^th, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Visiting Researcher in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Visiting Researcher

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: October 17^th, 2024

Processing Time: 1 month, 29 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

When one of our clients expressed his intention to continue developing advanced navigation algorithms, he sought our assistance in applying for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) to support this goal. Having over 32,000 successful case approvals, we have exceptional insight into how officers adjudicate cases. To qualify for an NIW, one must demonstrate that:

Their proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance.
They are well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.
On balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer, and thus the labor certification.

After a thorough review of his credentials, we determined that he is highly qualified for this application. We carefully drafted his petition, highlighting the following points:

Our client holds a credible background, having obtained a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
His research has led to 8 publications, with 32 citations according to Google Scholar, demonstrating its widespread recognition and influence in the field of electrical engineering.
Given his extensive experience, he is frequently invited to review the work of his peers and has completed at least 21 reviews to date.

Our client intends to continue his research on developing and implementing advanced navigation algorithms to enhance the accuracy and reliability of autonomous transportation systems. This research is crucial to improving the performance and safety of applications such as autonomous vehicles, aerospace navigation, and intelligent transportation systems. By optimizing these systems, his work will significantly contribute to the advancement of these technologies.

Lastly, 4 recommendation letters from respected experts further strengthened the application, quoting one that stated:

“To close, [Client] is an electrical engineering researcher at the highest echelon of our field. He has proven his expertise through his impactful research into optimized CAV applications and navigation systems, as well as his valuable peer review contributions. Thus, [client’s] record of achievement to date more than evidences the indispensability of his research to the United States.”

We are pleased to inform you that we successfully secured the approval after 59 days of dedication, thanks to the premium processing service offered by USCIS. We are honored to have been part of his journey and look forward to seeing more of his success in the future.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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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%