Success Story: Empowering the Renewable Energy Sector — NIW Approval for an Ocean Engineering Researcher from South America
Client’s Testimonial:
"Thank you very much for your message and for all your support during my I-140 NIW case. I sincerely appreciate your guidance throughout the process, and I am very happy to have received the approval. Thank you again for your help and professionalism.”
In March 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Scholar in the Field of Ocean Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Ocean Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scholar
Approval Notice Date: March 2026
Processing Time: 8 months, 16 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
Armed with a Ph.D. in ocean engineering, the petitioner has dedicated their career to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Their proposed endeavor centers on developing innovative marine energy harvesting technologies designed to generate electricity. Specifically, their work optimizes the complex hydrodynamic mechanisms that influence the performance of both floating and submerged energy conversion systems.
By refining these critical mechanisms, the petitioner's research directly enhances the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of renewable ocean energy production. This highly specialized work holds clear, substantial merit and national importance, as it bolsters global and national efforts to transition toward sustainable, clean energy solutions.
A Track Record of Analytical Prowess and Influence
To ensure a successful outcome under the Dhanasar framework, our legal team at North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) meticulously outlined the petitioner’s objective track record of success. We demonstrated that they are exceptionally well-positioned to advance their endeavor by presenting their extensive and varied publication history. At the time of filing, the client had documented their findings in:
- 7 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 1 first-authored article)
- 13 peer-reviewed conference articles (including 6 first-authored articles)
- 1 preprint
- 6 technical reports
The global applicability of these contributions is further evidenced by the scientific community's reliance on their findings. The petitioner's published body of work has already been cited more than 100 times by independent researchers worldwide.
In presenting this NIW petition, we focused on alignment: aligning the client’s Ph.D.-level expertise and strong scholarly output with the national importance of renewable ocean energy. With a clear, evidence-driven narrative, we established that waiving the job offer and labor certification requirements would meaningfully benefit the United States. We congratulate our client and look forward to seeing their engineering research continue to make an impact.