Success Story: NAILG Responds to RFE and Secures NIW Approval for a Materials Engineering Professional
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"I had a very positive experience working with this law firm on my EB-2 NIW petition. The team was knowledgeable, responsive, and always provided clear and helpful guidance throughout the process. I really appreciated their professionalism and support, and I would recommend their services to others.”
On September 8th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Product Development Engineer in the Field of Materials Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Materials Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Product Development Engineer
Country of Origin: Taiwan
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas
Approval Notice Date: September 8th, 2026
Processing Time: 25 months, 22 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
When North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) prepared the NIW petition, the client was a product development engineer in materials engineering with a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His proposed endeavor focused on advancing sustainable industrial manufacturing by integrating recycled inputs, eliminating toxic components, and evaluating advanced circular materials. Through this work, he sought to significantly reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions while driving the transition toward cleaner, more resilient manufacturing practices.
The client had established a strong foundation for this endeavor through his prior research. At filing, he had authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, with 47 citations. His research had also received National Science Foundation funding, further supporting the significance of his previous scientific work.
After a premium processing upgrade was requested on March 30th, 2026, USCIS issued an RFE on April 27th. Although USCIS accepted the proposed endeavor’s substantial merit, it questioned its national importance and whether the client was well positioned to advance it. The RFE also raised concerns regarding the citation comparisons, recommendation letters, examples of research influence, and federal funding presented in the original petition. NAILG therefore focused the response on directly clarifying these disputed areas rather than simply repeating the original evidence.
The updated record offered substantially more context for the client’s research impact. His citation count had increased from 47 to 111. NAILG also documented specific instances in which other researchers used his findings in subsequent studies involving clean-energy and materials technologies.
The petition was originally filed on July 17th, 2024, and the RFE response strengthened the record by connecting the client’s prior scientific influence with his practical plans for sustainable materials development. USCIS approved the NIW petition on September 8th, 2026, after 25 months and 22 days of processing. The successful outcome allows the client to continue applying his materials engineering expertise toward cleaner manufacturing and more sustainable material systems in the United States.