Success Stories: NAILG Led Successful NIW Petition for a Transportation Analyst

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On May 7^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Transportation Analyst in the Field of Transportation Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Transportation Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Transportation Analyst

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: May 7^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 4 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Overview

Our client’s research lies at the intersection of transportation planning, behavioral modeling, and policy design. His proposed endeavor centers on the development and application of advanced modeling frameworks that incorporate travel behavior dynamics, with the goal of supporting evidence-based policies that promote sustainable travel choices. This work holds national importance as transportation systems across the United States adapt to rapidly evolving consumer behaviors, particularly the effects of online shopping on travel demand.
Impact and Relevance

His research provides policymakers with the tools to better understand the interplay between e-commerce, travel decisions, and system-wide transportation efficiency. His models contribute to long-term sustainability planning, enabling cities and agencies to respond proactively to structural shifts in travel behavior. As urban areas across the country work to reduce emissions and congestion while increasing accessibility, the insights generated by his work are both timely and essential.

Research Contributions

Our client has built a strong record of academic productivity and peer engagement:

● 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 accepted journal article (in press), 8 peer-reviewed conference articles, 2 conference abstracts, and 2 technical reports

● 227 citations to date

● At least 11 completed peer reviews, demonstrating his professional standing in the research community

Petition Strategy and Outcome

With the support of The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), he submitted a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition that positioned his work as a critical contribution to U.S. transportation priorities, spanning sustainability, infrastructure planning, and behavioral policy design. NAILG strategically framed his modeling expertise as both scientifically impactful and nationally relevant. The petition was approved, and we are proud to have played a key role in securing this outcome and supporting his ongoing contributions to sustainable mobility solutions.

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