Success Story: NIW Approved Without RFE for Chinese Research Engineer in the Field of Materials Science

Client’s Testimonial:

“This is great news to hear the case has been approved. Really appreciate all the hard work and effort in drafting, document preparation, and answering my related questions.”

On April 29^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Engineer in the Field of Materials Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Materials Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Engineer

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Minnesota

Approval Notice Date: April 29^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 4 months, 12 days

Case Summary:

At North America Immigration Law Group, we are proud to highlight the NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval of a Ph.D. holder in materials science and engineering, whose groundbreaking work is helping redefine the performance of next-generation optical and electronic systems.

Our client’s proposed endeavor focuses on developing novel materials and optical designs for use in display technology, photonics, ultraviolet lasers, lithography platforms, and sensing systems. Currently working in the U.S. as a research engineer in the private sector, he is applying his expertise to push the boundaries of optical efficiency and integrated system design.

To support the petition, we presented the following:

Publications and Citations: The client has authored 19 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 conference paper, and several preprints, accumulating 344 citations. Notably, 7 of his papers ranked among the top 1–20% most cited in the field of materials science for their respective years.

Peer Review Contributions: He has completed at least 10 reviews for high-impact journals, demonstrating his role as a recognized expert in the field.

Significance and Impact: His research has been widely cited and used across topics such as nonlinear optics, high-quality crystal development, ferroelectric memory devices, and optical modeling software. His work has also been supported by major U.S. funding agencies, underscoring its national importance.

Thanks to our strong presentation and his impressive record, USCIS approved his case after 16 months and 11 days without an RFE. We are honored to support this rising leader in advanced materials research as he continues driving innovation across U.S. optoelectronics and beyond.

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