Success Stories: NIW Approval Secured for an Architect Advancing Energy-Efficient Wireless Systems Despite RFE

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On August 26^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver approval for an Architect in the field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Architect

Country of Origin: China

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: China

Approval Notice Date: August 26^th, 2025

Processing Time: 20 months and 5 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to an architect from China whose research is helping advance sustainable wireless communication systems. At the time of filing, the client was actively engaged in research on developing communications, power modeling and optimization, and computing approaches to improve wireless intelligence artificial and smart IoT platforms. His impactful work in electrical engineering made him a strong candidate for the NIW petition. After careful preparation, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) filed his petition, which was approved in 20 months and 5 days despite receiving an RFE.

Proposed Endeavor: Developing Energy-Efficient and Intelligent Wireless Systems

The client’s proposed focus is on designing state-of-the-art communications, power optimization, and computing methods to enable energy-efficient wireless networks, smart IoT systems, and sustainable communications platforms. His research addresses global challenges such as increasing energy demands, environmental sustainability, and the rapid expansion of connected devices. By integrating artificial intelligence with wireless networks, his work contributes to smarter cities, cleaner technologies, and enhanced communication infrastructures that are essential to the United States’ long-term competitiveness and energy security.

Notable Achievements Supporting the Petition

To demonstrate eligibility for the NIW, NAILG highlighted the following achievements:

Publications: Authored 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 first-authored) and 1 peer-reviewed conference paper, published in highly selective international venues.
Citations: His work has been cited at least 243 times, with 5 papers ranking among the top 10–20% of most-cited articles in engineering for their publication years.
Peer Review Service: Completed at least 82 peer reviews for leading journals, reflecting his recognized expertise and trust in evaluating cutting-edge research.
Editorial Service: Served as a guest editor for a special issue on artificial intelligence applications in sustainable urban living, further reinforcing his standing as a leader in the field.
Research Impact: His findings have been adopted by researchers worldwide to advance energy-efficient routing in wireless sensor networks, optimize smart IoT connectivity, and improve the security and performance of autonomous vehicle networks.

Expert Testimonial

The client has received 4 recommendation letters. One of the letters submitted on his behalf emphasized the significance of his contributions:

“The energy savings resulting from his work allow for the reduction of the electricity supply, lowering the cost of living, mitigating deadly greenhouse gas emissions, and much more, thus enhancing the quality of life for individuals living in the United States.”

NIW Approval and Outlook

The successful approval of this NIW petition demonstrates both the value of the client’s prior contributions and the national importance of his proposed endeavor. NAILG is proud to have guided this talented researcher through the process. His continued work in energy-efficient wireless systems and intelligent communication networks will contribute to technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in the United States.

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