Success Stories: NAILG Assists Geotechnical Engineer in Securing NIW Approval for Advancing Deep Foundation Systems and Infrastructure Safety

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am extremely satisfied with the exceptional service provided by the North America Immigration Law Group. Their expertise and meticulous approach in preparing my EB-2 NIW petition made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They effectively highlighted my contributions, ensuring my case was presented in the strongest possible way. Thanks to their guidance and professionalism, my petition was approved efficiently. I highly recommend NAILG to anyone seeking a reliable and knowledgeable team for their NIW petition.”

On March 12^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Staff Engineer in the Field of Geotechnical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Geotechnical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Staff Engineer

Country of Origin: Nepal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Kansas

Approval Notice Date: March 12^th, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

With a strong background in geotechnical engineering and advanced research, our client has proven his ability to drive infrastructure innovation in the United States. Seeking our expertise for his I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, he entrusted us with reviewing his academic and professional credentials. Recognizing the significance of his contributions, we guided him through the NIW process, ultimately securing his approval.

To establish his critical role as a researcher, we highlighted key aspects of his work in the petition, including:

Three peer-reviewed journal articles, with one as the first author.
16 citations to his published research, demonstrating its influence in the field.
Funding support from the Transportation Pooled Fund, backed by multiple state transportation departments.

His research is at the forefront of advancing deep foundation systems, leveraging cutting-edge static and dynamic analysis techniques. His work enhances infrastructure stability, reduces construction costs, and promotes long-term sustainability—directly addressing a national priority for safe and resilient transportation systems.

Committed to furthering innovation in driven pile foundations, he continues refining analytical methods and optimizing foundation design strategies. These advancements are critical to strengthening the structural integrity of transportation networks and essential infrastructure.

His academic achievements, research contributions, and recognized influence in civil engineering position him as a key player in the field. We are proud that our strategic approach led to his NIW approval, solidifying his role in advancing U.S. infrastructure. We appreciate his trust in the North America Immigration Law Group and wish him continued success in his career.

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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