Success Story: A Civil Engineer from Nepal Secures EB-2 NIW With Our Guidance
Client’s Testimonial:
"Thank you very much for preparing my case and I appreciate all of you guys' service. I am beyond happy to know that my I-140 has been approved."
On April 6th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a BIM Field Engineer in the Field of Civil Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Civil Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: BIM Field Engineer
Country of Origin: Nepal
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Tennessee
Approval Notice Date: April 6th, 2026
Processing Time: 11 months, 29 days
Case Summary:
It was a privilege for our team to assist a BIM field engineer from Nepal with an EB-2 NIW petition in the field of civil engineering. This case demonstrates our commitment to I-140 clients through strategic, case-by-case analysis and meticulous petition development, achieving approval in just under 12 months without Request for Evidence (RFE).
Building the Foundation
Holding an M.S. in civil engineering, this researcher currently works as a BIM field engineer, developing and applying automation and data-driven solutions to improve efficiency, safety, and resource management in the construction industry. The proposed endeavor spans multiple high-impact areas within civil engineering, including sustainable construction materials, infrastructure project management, and clean energy infrastructure planning.
Our team's initial assessment identified several compelling strengths: a solid publication portfolio in top-ranked journals, meaningful citation impact, and government-backed funding confirming the national importance of this work. We strategically emphasized how these contributions directly address critical U.S. priorities, including the construction industry's longstanding productivity challenges, workforce shortages, and the urgent need to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities across the sector.
Assembling Expert Validation
"Overall, [Client]'s contributions significantly impact both the construction sector and broader economic resilience in the United States."
Understanding the importance of independent corroboration, we coordinated 2 expert recommendation letters.
Key metrics documented in the petition include 17 citations, 4 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored), 3 peer-reviewed conference papers (2 first-authored), and 1 research brief. We also highlighted funding support from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration, demonstrating federal recognition of the work's national importance and its direct alignment with U.S. transportation sustainability goals.
NIW Approval and Outlook:
This outcome reflects our team's continued success in building compelling cases for researchers whose work bridges technology, infrastructure, and public benefit. Ongoing research in construction automation, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable materials continues to drive progress toward a safer and more productive U.S. construction sector, directly supporting American workers and the nation's long-term economic resilience.