Success Stories: Driving Sustainable Innovation: NIW Approved for Mechanical Engineer Reducing Energy Consumption in Manufacturing

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On July 2^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Country of Residence at the time of filing: Bahrain

Approval Notice Date: July 2^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 17 months, 28 days

Case Summary:

We are proud to share the success of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval obtained for a mechanical engineer from Pakistan currently working as an Associate Professor. The client’s groundbreaking work focuses on reducing the energy consumption in manufacturing processes, specifically, the energy-intensive manufacturing processes.

The client’s proposed endeavor centers on advancing energy audits in manufacturing systems, proposing and analyzing the alternative methods of processing from the energy consumption perspective, and especially introducing the idea of specific energy consumption, the energy consumed per unit of mass produced. His research addresses a pressing national concern: as the manufacturing sector is one of the biggest consumers of nationally produced energy, which is not only resulting in environmental concerns but also directly impacting the end users due to high specific energy consumption.

Research with National Significance:

The client’s work has addressed core challenges in the manufacturing industry, as a major portion of manufacturing costs is attributed to the energy consumed. The client has developed several solutions for the non-metal industry, especially for plastics and composites products, where he successfully demonstrated that the energy consumed can be reduced by designing suitable alternatives to traditional energy-intensive steps without affecting the product quality. His research work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and cited by many peers.

Academic Productivity and Peer Recognition:

With publications in prestigious conferences and journals and at least ten 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 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 reducing energy consumption.

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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