Success Stories: Sustainability Meets Strategy: NAILG Achieved NIW Success for Mechanical Engineer

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On May 8^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Project Engineer in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Project Engineer

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Wisconsin

Approval Notice Date: May 8^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 4 months, 17 days

Case Summary:

At a time when sustainable engineering is more essential than ever, one mechanical engineer’s groundbreaking work is helping reshape how we design and optimize recyclable paper-based products. Focused on reducing material waste while improving structural performance, our client has emerged as a leader in developing advanced design frameworks for recyclable packaging and lightweight components used in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

His research, supported by the National Science Foundation and the Louisiana Board of Regents for the Louisiana Materials Design Alliance, addresses pressing national priorities in resource conservation and sustainable manufacturing. By enhancing the performance and reusability of paper-based materials, his work offers practical solutions that reduce landfill waste, lower production costs, and improve energy efficiency across high-impact industries.

To date, our client has authored 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 as first author), 1 first-authored conference paper, and a book chapter. His work has been cited over 250 times, with 5 papers ranking among the top 1–20% most-cited engineering publications in their respective years, clear evidence of his influence in the field. He also serves as a peer reviewer, reinforcing his standing as a respected expert in mechanical design and materials science.

As noted by one independent expert:

“Based on [client]’s achievements in the mechanical engineering field, which include his many publications in top-tier journals and the numerous citations he has received, it is impossible to deny that [client] conducts research of the highest level. Given the relevance of his work in progressing the American 3D printing industry, it is critical that the U.S. continues to facilitate and support his research without interruption.”

At North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we immediately recognized the national value of our client’s work. Our legal team crafted a focused, evidence-based petition that clearly demonstrated the technical merit and societal benefit of his research. His National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval is not only a personal achievement—it reflects the broader importance of engineering innovations that support a more sustainable future. We are proud to have played a role in securing this important milestone.

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