Success Stories: Overcoming RFE with NAILG’s Guidance: NIW Approval for Operations Management PhD Candidate

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks for all your efforts. Attention to detail was outstanding!”

On August 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Assistant (PhD Candidate) in the Field of Operations Management (Approval Notice).

General Field: Operations Management

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Assistant (PhD Candidate)

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Washington

Approval Notice Date: August 18^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 8 months, 22 days

Case Summary:

Turning a Challenge into Success
When USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) after his NIW petition was filed in November 2023, a researcher in operations management faced a significant hurdle. The stakes were high: his work in applying qualitative and quantitative tools to healthcare and high-tech industries addresses urgent issues such as substance abuse, occupational diseases, and the sustainability of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Without his innovative methods, core business functions, from research and development to client services and IT strategy, remain vulnerable to inefficiency and inadequate oversight.

Transformative Research Contributions
His research provides practical strategies for organizations to improve performance, reduce risks, and achieve long-term economic growth. By designing fairer, more transparent evaluation systems and integrating operations management into healthcare and technology settings, his work bridges academic insight with real-world impact. These contributions directly support U.S. priorities in public health and industrial competitiveness.

Academic Foundation and Influence
Equipped with an M.S. in Industrial Management – Management Science and a B.S. in Industrial Management, he has built a strong foundation for advancing this field. His achievements include:

7 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored), 1 peer-reviewed conference article.
128 citations to his published body of work.
At least 4 peer reviews completed for respected journals.

This record demonstrates not only productivity but also international recognition of his contributions to operations management.

Expert Endorsement
One expert highlighted the significance of the client’s work, stating: “Through his impactful work, [Client]supports organizations in creating fairer, more transparent evaluation systems that align with modern human resources practices, benefiting both employees and employers in critical U.S. industries.”

NAILG’s Strategic Advocacy
Responding to the RFE, NAILG prepared a targeted and persuasive reply that highlighted the substantial merit of his work and its clear national importance. By carefully framing his role in addressing challenges in healthcare management and SME sustainability, NAILG demonstrated that his contributions are indispensable to U.S. interests. On August 18, 2025, USCIS approved the petition, transforming an initial challenge into a powerful success and opening the door for his continued impact in operations management.

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