NIW Approved for a Researcher Advancing Wireless Networks Despite a Request for Evidence (RFE)

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On June 10^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Researcher in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher

Country of Origin: Vietnam

Approval Notice Date: June 10^th, 2025

Processing Time: 14 months, 2 days

Case Summary:

Our client retained NAILG to prepare and file his I-140 petition under the EB-2 NIW category. His work, centered on the development of novel wireless communication solutions, was presented as having substantial merit and national importance under the Matter of Dhanasar framework. The petition highlighted his extensive technical expertise, significant scholarly impact, and direct contributions to key U.S. infrastructure priorities.

Building Resilient, High-Performance Wireless Networks

The applicant’s research is focused on ultra-reliable and low-latency communications – a cornerstone of modern infrastructure supporting critical sectors such as healthcare, IoT, cybersecurity, emergency response, and next-generation smart networks. Through the innovative integration of machine learning, non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), wireless energy harvesting, and heterogeneous network modeling, his work addresses major challenges in network reliability, coverage optimization, and energy efficiency.

Scholarly Impact and Professional Recognition

• Research Scope: Development of adaptive resource allocation algorithms, energy-efficient sensor network protocols, RF-powered wireless systems, and stochastic modeling for heterogeneous network optimization.

• Real-World Applications: The applicant’s technologies underpin resilient communication solutions for emergency services, UAV-enabled IoT deployments, telemedicine, and mission-critical machine-to-machine communication systems.

• Scholarly Record: Authored over 35 peer-reviewed publications with significant citation impact; served as a reviewer for more than 40 highly regarded journals and international conferences.

• Recognition: Multiple publications ranked among the top-cited works in engineering disciplines for their respective publication years.

Notable Scientific Contributions

• Energy-Optimized Network Architectures: Designed advanced power allocation frameworks leveraging NOMA and heterogeneous network models, achieving substantial improvements in energy efficiency.

• Sensor Network Innovations: Developed patented algorithms for energy-efficient data transmission and routing, facilitating practical deployments in resource-constrained environments.

• Coverage and Resource Optimization: Applied stochastic modeling techniques to significantly improve coverage reliability and achieve substantial energy savings across diverse network conditions.

Strategic Legal Positioning

Our petition emphasized:

● Substantial merit by detailing concrete technical contributions and energy efficiency gains.
● National importance by framing the importance of reliable, low-latency networks for U.S. digital infrastructure, including 5G/6G deployments.
● Strong positioning validated through his publication record, citation data, reviewer roles, and strategic alignment with critical technology goals.
● Benefit to the U.S. by highlighting how waiving the job offer requirement enables continued contributions to vital communication systems and national competitiveness.

This approval — granted after careful adjudication and despite an initial Request for Evidence — not only underscores the national significance of the applicant’s research but also highlights the precision and effectiveness of NAILG’s NIW petition strategy.

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