Success Story: NIW Approved with Premium Processing Service! Our Firm Helped a Bangladeshi Graduate Research Assistant Win Approval

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much for your support and guidance throughout my I-140 NIW petition process. I truly appreciate the effort your team has put into my case.”

On September 5^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: September 5^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are excited to announce the approval of our client’s I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, which was filed with direct premium processing and approved in record time. This outcome highlights both the significance of the Client’s contributions to the United States and our firm’s expertise in preparing and presenting strong petitions under the Dhanasar framework.

Driving Advances in Clean Energy and Sustainable Power

With an M.S. in mechanical engineering, the Client has established himself as a rising expert in the field of mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on advancing sustainable energy systems. His proposed endeavor is to continue developing integrated diagnostic and performance evaluation methods for clean energy systems, including low-emission combustion and solar energy technologies. These efforts directly address the pressing national challenges of energy efficiency, environmental pollution, and sustainable power applications, all areas of clear, substantial merit and national importance.

The Client has authored 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 first-authored) and 1 first-authored conference article, which have already been cited 39 times by independent researchers. This body of work demonstrates both the quality of his scholarship and its influence on peers in energy systems research.

Recognition and Independent Validation

Beyond publications, the Client’s contributions have been recognized through major funding support from prestigious organizations, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the United States Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund (ACS PRF). Such funding is reserved for projects with demonstrated value to national interests, underscoring the recognized importance of his research to the U.S. clean energy agenda.

A Successful Outcome

By highlighting the Client’s record of peer-reviewed publications, growing citations, impactful funding support, and strong expert endorsements, we were able to demonstrate that he is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor and that his work clearly rises to the level of national importance.

The approval of this NIW petition is a testament not only to the Client’s qualifications and the importance of his research but also to our firm’s ability to craft compelling cases and leverage the benefits of direct premium processing for timely results.

We are proud to have supported the Client in this achievement, and we look forward to the continued impact of his groundbreaking research in advancing cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable energy systems in the United States.

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