Success Story: EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for an Assistant Professor in Only 55 Days

On January 7th, 2013 we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for an Assistant Professor in the field of Computer Engineering. (Approval Notice)


General Field: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor
National Origin: Nepal
Service Center: Texas
Processing Time: 55 Days


Case Summary:

When filing NIW (National Interest Waiver) petitions, the organization of evidence is crucial for a swift approval without RFE (Request for Evidence). In this specific case, the client had made substantial contributions to the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specifically focusing on vehicular ad hoc networks with wireless network applications. Following the procuring of this case, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates worked diligently to assist this client with gathering comprehensive and substantial evidence assisting with the fastest approval possible.

In order to further stress the qualifications of this petitioner, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates referenced the unique skillset of this client towards his associated fields. Considering this client was an advanced degree scientist with extensive experience in the field of electrical and computer engineering, we reinforced how these educational pursuits had created the optimal foundation for his current position as Assistant Professor of Network Security and Electronics at a University’s Department of Applied Engineering & Technology.

Furthermore, through the use of top analytical programs, we provided evidence that this client had achieved a high number of independent citations (95), in relation to scientists operating in similar fields of endeavor, and this client’s publications had been referenced an above average amount of times. This evidence helped further establish the extraordinary abilities associated with this client’s research in the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

In addition to the aforementioned evidentiary support, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates drafted letters to be reviewed, edited, and signed by experts in associated fields. We used these letters to further reinforce the specific contributions this client had made to the fields of electrical and computer engineering. Additionally, we referenced each of the six major contributions this client had made to his field, supporting each contribution with evidence of published works, scholarly citations, and testimony.

Finally, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates presented evidence of the influence of this client’s contributions through researching applicable AAO (Administrative Appeals Office) decisions for citation, helping reinforce the credentials of this client. In addition to these rulings, we cited the important testimony provided by the recommendation letters to further substantiate the merit and importance of this client’s ongoing research.

Using this proven strategy, while correctly articulating the importance surrounding this client’s valued work towards the National Interest, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates were able to secure approval for this petition on January 7th, 2013.

With this in consideration, it is important to emphasize that the processes and expertise practiced by Chen Immigration Law Associates. Not only do we develop the best possible strategies for each case, but we execute these strategies with the utmost effectiveness!