Success Story: Our Expert Teams Helped An Iranian Postdoctoral and Lecturer Secure NIW Approval Without RFE
Client’s Testimonial:
“I am truly grateful to the North America Immigration Law Group for their exceptional support throughout my NIW petition process. As a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer in renewable energy, I knew my case was complex, but their expert team guided me with clarity and confidence. Their strategic presentation of my research contributions, citation record, and peer review activities was instrumental in securing approval without any RFE. I deeply appreciate their dedication and professionalism, and I highly recommend their services to any researcher seeking immigration support.”
On March 8th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Renewable Energy Sources and Storage (Approval Notice).
General Field: Renewable Energy Sources and Storage
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral and Lecturer
Country of Origin: Iran
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Malaysia
Approval Notice Date: March 8th, 2025
Processing Time: 15 months, 20 days
Case Summary:
At North America Immigration Law Group, we are thrilled to announce the successful approval of an I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for an exceptional expert in renewable energy sources and storage. The petition was approved after 15 months and 20 days with no RFE issue, underscoring the vital importance of their contributions to sustainable energy.
The petitioner, who holds a Ph.D. in electrical power engineering, is a leading expert dedicated to developing novel methods of grid mitigation. Their research aims to identify and minimize power grid challenges that arise during the integration of renewable energy sources, such as large-scale and rooftop solar installations. This crucial work is designed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, thereby enhancing energy reliability and ensuring long-term sustainability for the nation. Their proposed endeavor holds substantial merit and national importance by facilitating the U.S. clean energy transition, contributing to economic growth, and addressing critical climate change issues. Their innovations are key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating jobs in the burgeoning clean energy sector.
To support the NIW petition, we presented compelling evidence of the researcher's distinguished contributions to the field:
● A robust publication record, including 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and 7 peer-reviewed conference articles. These works demonstrate consistent, high-quality research. ● An impressive citation count of 1,329 times, according to Google Scholar, indicating that their publications are widely recognized and relied upon by peers in the field of renewable energy sources and storage. ● Extensive peer review contributions, having completed at least 28 reviews for authoritative journals, underscore their recognized expertise and commitment to upholding scientific standards.
The petition was further strengthened by 4 compelling letters of recommendation from distinguished experts in renewable energy and electrical power engineering, who attested to the scientist's achievements and the national importance of their ongoing work. One recommender noted:“[Client] is a prominent member of his field. His analysis of the impact of environmental factors on solar cells and subsequent creation of a model to predict solar cell power output are greatly beneficial to the pursuit of sustainable energy systems within the United States.”
We are honored to have supported this gifted expert and look forward to their continued groundbreaking contributions to fortifying the nation's energy infrastructure and driving sustainable energy solutions in the United States and globally.