Case Summary:     

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) recently assisted a Ph.D. student from China specializing in civil engineering with his I-140 EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. After thoroughly reviewing his academic achievements, professional experience, and significant contributions to traffic management and travel behavior analysis, we established that his qualifications strongly align with U.S. national interests. By developing a targeted legal strategy and presenting comprehensive evidence highlighting the substantial merit and importance of his research to U.S. transportation systems, we successfully secured the approval of his EB2-NIW petition from USCIS.

Groundbreaking Research Addressing Traffic Congestion Through Advanced Data Analysis

Our client’s innovative research focuses on leveraging mobile device data to simulate and predict travel behavior and demand patterns. This research is strategically aimed at enhancing traffic management and significantly reducing congestion, directly addressing critical transportation and infrastructure challenges faced by the United States. Traffic congestion currently costs the U.S. economy more than $120 billion annually, underscoring the critical need for advanced data-driven solutions like those being developed by our client. His work employs state-of-the-art big data analytics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) methodologies, marking a substantial shift from traditional, costly, and limited travel data collection methods.

His pioneering endeavors offer powerful solutions that facilitate smarter, safer, and more efficient transportation systems, improving daily life for millions.

Notable Accomplishments Reflecting National and International Recognition

Our firm presented comprehensive evidence highlighting the client’s substantial professional accomplishments, underscoring his significant influence within civil engineering and transportation research:

• Authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 preprints (including 2 first-authored), and 4 technical reports, contributing substantially to the scientific literature in civil engineering.
• Received a total of 259 citations, demonstrating broad recognition and the significant impact of his research contributions in the field.
• Authored several highly-cited research papers, including at least five ranked among the most-cited papers in Engineering for their publication years, with one paper notably ranked in the top 1%.
• Completed at least 28 peer reviews for respected scientific journals and international conferences, confirming his expertise and recognized standing among peers.
• Secured research funding from prominent national institutions, such as the S. Department of Transportation and the National Science Foundation, emphasizing the strategic alignment and national importance of his work.
• His research outcomes have gained recognition and coverage from influential mainstream media outlets, highlighting the broader societal impact and practical relevance of his findings.

Strong Support Through Expert Recommendations

The client’s EB2-NIW petition was further strengthened by two expert recommendation letters, including one independent advisory opinion from prominent scholars, which emphasized the significance, originality, and substantial impact of his research within the U.S. and internationally. A highlight from the recommendation letters states:

“[Client’s] proactive planner for connected and automated vehicles serves as a solution with significant implications for traffic optimization and fuel efficiency, and his publication history in prestigious journals clearly demonstrates his leadership in civil engineering. The citation of his papers by other researchers serves to emphasize their influence even more. There is thus no doubt that [client] shall continue to produce additional valuable research, both driving progress in the field and bringing immense benefits to national and international priorities.”

Strategic Legal Preparation Results in Approval

Thanks to our meticulous preparation and strategic legal approach, USCIS granted the I-140 EB2-NIW approval in 1 year and 16 days. This decisive outcome highlights our client’s exceptional expertise and underscores the significance of his innovative research to the advancement of U.S. transportation infrastructure.

We proudly congratulate him on this remarkable achievement and look forward to his continued contributions toward smarter, safer, and more efficient transportation systems nationwide.