Success Stories: NIW Approval Secured For a Brazilian Engineer in the Field of Electrical Engineering in 6 Days

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for the great news… It has definitely been a pleasure to work with you. I really liked the service provided!”

On December 11^th, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a System Studies Engineer II in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: System Studies Engineer II

Country of Origin: Brazil

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: December 11^th, 2024

Processing Time: 6 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A Brazilian engineer sought the assistance of the North America Immigration Law Group to file a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. Based on our preliminary evaluation of his background, we found that his research focuses on advancing methods and improving strategies for modeling, simulating, analyzing, and controlling power systems and their components. These efforts are critical to ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electric power grids, which aligns with the interests of the United States in fostering progress in critical and emerging technologies. Based on our analysis, we concluded that he has a strong likelihood of securing petition approval. To support his case, we highlighted the following key aspects of his qualifications:

He holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, qualifying him as a professional with an advanced degree.
His research results in 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 as first author) and 23 peer-reviewed conference papers (10 as first author), with his work published in at least 2 prestigious journals and conferences.
His work has received significant recognition, as evidenced by 207 citations according to Google Scholar, underscoring its impact and reliance within the field of electrical engineering.
His research has attracted funding from prominent organizations, including the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the New York Power Authority, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Brazilian Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, and the Brazilian Foundation for Research. These funds support projects that promote reliable, clean, and affordable energy solutions while providing economic growth, environmental responsibility, and national welfare. Therefore, our client’s research advances the goals of these organizations through his work on promoting technological innovation and sustainability in energy systems.
We found that he had also received 2 different letters of recommendation from experts, one of whom said:

“As a highly prominent researcher in electrical engineering, [Client] has created pioneering advancements in next-generation energy grids. When this is taken into consideration with his prowess in streamlining and connecting novel energy sources, it is clear that [Client’s] work is of great value to the field and that he is an irreplaceable presence in the research sphere.”

With the work of our dedicated team and the support of the USCIS premium processing service, we successfully secured his NIW approval in just 6 days. We appreciate his trust in our firm and wish him continued success in advancing his impactful research.

Histórias de Sucesso: Aprovação de NIW Conquistada para um Engenheiro Brasileiro na Área de Engenharia Elétrica em 6 Dias

Depoimento do Cliente:

“Muito obrigado pela ótima notícia… Foi realmente um prazer trabalhar com vocês. Eu realmente gostei do serviço prestado!”

Em 11 de dezembro de 2024, recebemos mais uma aprovação EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) para um Engenheiro de Estudos de Sistemas II na área de Engenharia Elétrica (Notificação de Aprovação).

Área Geral: Engenharia Elétrica
Cargo no Momento do Protocolo: Engenheiro de Estudos de Sistemas II
País de Origem: Brasil
Estado de Residência no Momento do Protocolo: Nova Jersey
Data da Notificação de Aprovação: 11 de dezembro de 2024
Tempo de Processamento: 6 dias (Processamento Premium Solicitado)

Resumo do Caso:

Um engenheiro brasileiro procurou o North America Immigration Law Group para auxiliá-lo na preparação de uma petição National Interest Waiver (NIW). Com base em nossa avaliação preliminar de seu histórico, identificamos que sua pesquisa se concentra em avançar métodos e aprimorar estratégias para modelagem, simulação, análise e controle de sistemas de energia e seus componentes. Esses esforços são essenciais para garantir a operação segura e confiável das redes elétricas, alinhando-se aos interesses dos Estados Unidos em promover o progresso em tecnologias críticas e emergentes. A partir de nossa análise, concluímos que ele tinha grande probabilidade de obter a aprovação da petição.

Para fortalecer seu caso, destacamos os seguintes pontos principais de suas qualificações:

- Ele possui doutorado em engenharia elétrica, qualificando-o como um profissional com grau avançado.
- Sua pesquisa resultou em 8 artigos revisados por pares (1 como primeiro autor) e 23 artigos de conferência revisados por pares (10 como primeiro autor), com trabalhos publicados em pelo menos 2 periódicos e conferências de prestígio.
- Seu trabalho recebeu reconhecimento significativo, evidenciado por 207 citações no Google Scholar, demonstrando o impacto e a influência de suas contribuições na área de engenharia elétrica.
- Sua pesquisa recebeu financiamento de organizações de grande relevância, incluindo a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, a New York Power Authority, a National Science Foundation, o U.S. Department of Energy, a Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), o Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) e uma Fundação Brasileira de Pesquisa. Esses financiamentos apoiam projetos que promovem soluções energéticas confiáveis, limpas e acessíveis, ao mesmo tempo em que oferecem crescimento econômico, responsabilidade ambiental e benefícios nacionais. Assim, a pesquisa do cliente avança os objetivos dessas organizações por meio da promoção de inovação tecnológica e sustentabilidade em sistemas de energia.
- Constatamos ainda que ele recebeu 2 diferentes cartas de recomendação de especialistas, incluindo uma em que o recomendante afirmou:

“Como um pesquisador altamente proeminente em engenharia elétrica, [Cliente] criou avanços pioneiros em redes de energia de próxima geração. Quando isso é considerado juntamente com sua habilidade em otimizar e integrar novas fontes de energia, fica claro que o trabalho de [Cliente] é de grande valor para o campo e que ele é uma presença insubstituível na esfera de pesquisa.”

Com o trabalho dedicado de nossa equipe e o suporte do serviço de processamento premium do USCIS, conseguimos garantir sua aprovação NIW em apenas 6 dias. Agradecemos sua confiança em nosso escritório e desejamos sucesso contínuo no avanço de sua pesquisa impactante.

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