Success Stories: RFE Successfully Overcome: NAILG Secure NIW Approval for English Language Teaching Expert from Iran

Client’s Testimonial:

“I would like to thank you and my RFE attorney very much indeed for all your efforts, which eventually led to my acceptance. To thank you enough is impossible.”

On July 24^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of English Language Teaching (ELT) (Approval Notice).

General Field: English Language Teaching (ELT)

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: Iran

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iran

Approval Notice Date: July 24^th, 2025

Processing Time: 6 months, 17 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to an Assistant Professor from Iran whose research is helping advance the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). At the time of filing, the client held a Ph.D. in English Language Teaching and had already produced impactful work shaping applied linguistics and language education. Although the case received a Request for Evidence (RFE) during the review process, NAILG provided a strong response that ultimately led to the approval within just a few months.

The client has authored 32 peer-reviewed journal articles, including three as first author, one peer-reviewed conference paper, and one first-authored abstract. His work has been cited 411 times according to Google Scholar, reflecting its international adoption and scholarly significance.

In preparing the petition, NAILG emphasized the client’s contributions to advancing effective language instruction methodologies, improving the assessment of second language acquisition, and addressing challenges in multilingual education. These accomplishments demonstrate not only the substantial merit of his work but also its national importance in improving U.S. educational outcomes and strengthening cross-cultural communication.

Expert Support:

The petition was further supported by strong recommendation letters from independent and affiliated experts in the field. These letters highlighted his influential research and ongoing role in shaping best practices in language teaching.

“[Client] is conducting cutting-edge research into English language teaching methods, eliminating biases in the assessment process, and ensuring fairer standards and test methods. The high quality of his research is clearly shown by his work’s inclusion in recognized scientific journals and the real-world benefits his work offers. [Client]’s research in the English language teaching field is undoubtedly of benefit to both U.S. and global research communities.”

NIW Approval and Outlook:

By strategically documenting his scholarly record and research impact, NAILG successfully demonstrated that the client is well-positioned to continue advancing ELT in ways that benefit the U.S. education system despite receiving RFE. His NIW approval clears the way for him to expand his research and training, contributing to the nation’s academic and cultural landscape. NAILG congratulates him on this well-deserved success and wishes him continued achievements in his future endeavors.

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