Success Stories: Securing NIW Approval in Just 13 Days for a Civil Engineering Expert – How We Highlighted a P.E.-Licensed Engineer’s Impact on U.S. Infrastructure

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On July 27^th, 2023, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Engineer in the Field of Civil Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Civil Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Engineer

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Virginia

Approval Notice Date: July 27^th, 2023

Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Our client, a Ph.D holder in civil engineering and a licensed professional engineer (P.E), is a distinguished expert in civil engineering, particularly in bridge assessment and design. His research focuses on developing cutting-edge methods for evaluating existing bridges and designing new ones to enhance safety, sustainability, and the advancement of public transportation infrastructure.

When he approached us, we recognized the critical importance of his work to the United States. Our team meticulously crafted a compelling National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition that effectively showcased his expertise, research contributions, and the national significance of his work. We strategically highlighted his role in addressing pressing challenges in transportation infrastructure, ensuring that his petition demonstrated how his efforts contribute to public safety and economic development.

To reinforce his qualifications, we emphasized the prestigious funding he received from the Departments of Transportation in Montana, Florida, and Alabama and the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP). These grants, reserved for research that advances the national interest, further validated his standing as a key contributor to infrastructure innovation.

Beyond his research, he has made significant contributions to the civil engineering community through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and invited reviews for prestigious journals. His work has influenced industry practices and contributed to the ongoing development of safer and more resilient infrastructure.

To support this, we presented a strong research record, detailing his 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 1 first-authored), 6 conference papers (3 first-authored), and 3 technical reports (1 first-authored). His publications in high-impact journals have garnered 37 citations, according to Google Scholar, underscoring the influence of his work in the field.

Further strengthening his petition, we secured four strong letters of recommendation from leading experts affirming the national significance of his research. One recommender emphasized:

“… [client’s] findings on bridge performance under LLs are crucial considerations for the development of new practices that maximize the lifespan and safety of aging bridges, including those in the United States. Hence, [client’s] work is an asset for the security and reliability of transportation infrastructure.”

Additionally, we highlighted his recognition as an expert by showcasing his invitation to conduct peer reviews for top-tier journals. His completion of 13 peer reviews further demonstrated his credibility and leadership in the field.

Through our strategic petition preparation, we built a case that positioned our client as an indispensable asset to U.S. infrastructure development. Our comprehensive approach, combined with premium processing, ensured that his NIW petition was approved swiftly in just 13 days. We are proud to have played a key role in securing his approval and look forward to seeing his continued success in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure.

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