Success Stories: Electronics Engineering PhD Candidate Achieves NIW Approval in Less Than a Month with NAILG’s Premium Processing

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“I am very happy with the Chen Immigration Law Firm. I appreciate your efforts and attorney Ziqian’s work in preparing the petition letter. The PL had a great presentation in general, and I think everything was mentioned thoroughly. I really liked how much attention to detail was done in my I-140 form and other forms to have a very consistent package. Thank you!”

On April 22^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Candidate in the Field of Electronics Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electronics Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Candidate

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Vermont

Approval Notice Date: April 22^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 27 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A dedicated Ph.D. candidate in environmental sensing technology recently secured National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval for his pioneering work in real-time water quality monitoring. His research is reshaping how the U.S. detects pollution and harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater systems, offering scalable, cost-effective tools that support both public health and ecological sustainability. By integrating wireless sensor networks with advanced data analytics, his work strengthens the nation’s capacity to manage water quality across lakes, rivers, and streams.

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) was honored to represent him throughout the NIW petition process. Recognizing the national importance of his contributions, we prepared a strategic and evidence-based case that led to a successful outcome.

Though early in his career, his achievements already reflect a high level of scholarly impact:

4 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 3 as first author, 1 peer-reviewed conference paper, and 1 patent application
21 citations according to Google Scholar
At least 13 completed peer reviews for scientific publications
Support from leading federal agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) underscores the public and institutional confidence in the value of his work.

In a letter of support, an expert in the field wrote:

“To summarize, [client]’s research bolsters crucial capabilities in the United States’ environmental monitoring systems and infrastructure safety assessment technologies. His innovative, long-range-enabled pore pressure probe directly benefits coastal management agencies and geotechnical firms seeking cost-effective, real-time solutions for soil stability monitoring…Furthermore, the insights gained from his multi-depth sensing system strengthen the foundation for developing advanced monitoring technologies crucial for coastal erosion prevention and smart city development. [Client]’s research empowers American industries to implement more reliable environmental monitoring systems while fostering sustainable solutions in IoT-based sensing applications.”

By clearly demonstrating the impact of his research on water security, environmental protection, and sustainable development, our team helped position this talented researcher for success. We are proud to have contributed to this important milestone and look forward to the continued contributions he will bring to environmental science and public well-being.

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