Success Story: I-140 NIW Approved After RFE For A Power Systems Researcher With Our Strategic Filing

 

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On February 25^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Field of Power Systems (Approval Notice).

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General Field: Power Systems

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Electrical Engineer

Country of Origin: Vietnam

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Vietnam

Approval Notice Date: February 25^th, 2026

Processing Time: 19 months, 15 days

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Case Summary:  

Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of more than 32,000 approved cases, our team recently secured an I-140 National Interest Waiver approval for the client. The case received a Request for Evidence, and the petition was ultimately approved after we presented a clear, well-supported response addressing the adjudicator’s concerns.

Background & Field of Expertise

The client holds an M.S. in electrical and computer engineering and has built expertise in power systems. The proposed endeavor is to continue research on employing machine learning based algorithms to automatically streamline power system modeling, simulation, and analysis in order to facilitate system studies, model development, and grid interconnection.

The client is currently conducting research in the field in the United States, demonstrating continued momentum and an active platform for advancing the proposed work.

Strong Evidence of Research Excellence

To demonstrate the client’s standing in the field and ability to advance the endeavor, we highlighted

• 4 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored)
• 4 peer-reviewed conference articles (2 first-authored)
• 1 technical report
• A total of 14 citations to the client’s published work
• At least 13 completed peer reviews to date
• Major funding support from the Office of Naval Research (ONR)

In an NIW case, these indicators are most persuasive when they show independent reliance and peer trust rather than raw volume alone. Here, the client’s citation record, while still developing, shows that other researchers have already begun relying on the client’s methods and findings. We also emphasized that influence can be shown through quality signals, including strong citation performance relative to peers in the same timeframe. The peer review activity further reflects confidence in the client’s technical judgment, since journals and conferences typically invite reviewers who can evaluate complex methods and results with care.

We also connected the endeavor to national importance by explaining how automated, machine learning enabled modeling and simulation can strengthen grid planning, interconnection analysis, and system resilience. These capabilities support the reliable operation of critical infrastructure and help accelerate the responsible modernization of the electric grid.

Recommendation Letters from Field Experts

We included two recommendation letters from field experts, including an independent advisory opinion, to validate the originality of the client’s contributions and the practical importance of continuing the proposed work. These letters reinforced that the client’s research direction is relevant to real-world system studies and supports priorities tied to grid reliability and efficient interconnection.

The Approval

After the case received an RFE, we responded with a focused presentation of objective evidence showing that the endeavor carries national importance, that the client is well-positioned to advance it, and that waiving the job offer requirement benefits the United States. The approval highlights that even for a researcher with an emerging citation record, NIW eligibility can be established when the petition clearly connects credible technical contributions to a concrete pathway for U.S. impact, supported by peer-validated research, peer review trust, and well-framed national importance.