Success Stories: Driving Sustainable Innovation: NIW Approved for Mechanical Engineer Advancing Hydrokinetic Turbine Design

Posted by wegreened on September 1, 2025 in NIW, Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering)

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On July 2^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an R&D and Testing Engineer in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: R&D and Testing Engineer

Country of Origin: Turkey

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: July 2^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 1 day (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are proud to share the success of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval obtained for a mechanical engineer from Turkey who is currently working as an R&D and testing engineer. The client’s groundbreaking work focuses on renewable energy development.

The client’s proposed endeavor centers on advancing mechanical systems that convert ocean and river currents into clean energy through efficient turbine designs. His research addresses a pressing national concern: strengthening U.S. energy security while protecting the environment. The client has developed turbine models with improved power extraction and minimal ecological disruption, contributing to the broader U.S. objective of sustainable, decentralized energy production.

Academic Productivity and Peer Recognition:

With five publications in prestigious conferences and journals and at least two invited peer reviews, the client has steadily contributed to knowledge in mechanical engineering. His ability to review cutting-edge work speaks to the credibility and maturity of his own research. Importantly, his work has been supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), affirming that his methods and innovations align with national priorities in clean energy development.

NAILG's Advocacy and Results:

Through a comprehensive petition crafted by North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we demonstrated the client’s qualifications under the Dhanasar framework. The submission showcased his record of technical innovation, academic rigor, and federal funding support. Despite the complexity of hydrokinetic technology and its emerging status, USCIS found the petition meritorious and granted the client’s NIW approval just over a year after filing.

We at NAILG are proud to have played a role in enabling this researcher to continue his work in the United States. His innovations in sustainable energy technology promise long-term benefits to both the nation’s energy independence and environmental well-being.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%