Success Story: NAILG Helped a Researcher from Nepal Secure an NIW Approval Without RFE

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am extremely pleased with the exceptional service provided by the Chen Immigration Team in securing the approval of my EB-2 NIW petition. As a researcher in environmental science with experience across multiple environmental domains, I needed a legal team capable of accurately presenting both the complexity and the national significance of my work. Chen’s Immigration exceeded all expectations.

From the outset, their team demonstrated outstanding legal insight, professionalism, and a thorough understanding of the NIW process and the intricacies of scientific research. They guided me through every stage of the petition from document preparation to the final submission with clarity, precision, and strategic foresight.

What impressed me most was their ability to compellingly articulate the national importance of my research in seismic risk identification and hazard assessment. They crafted a persuasive petition that clearly highlighted the impact of my scientific knowledge, scholarly contributions, including my peer-reviewed publications, citation record, and peer-review service. Their attention to detail and skill in aligning my case with USCIS standards were instrumental in securing a favorable outcome.

I wholeheartedly recommend Chen Immigration to any researcher or professional seeking a knowledgeable, reliable, and highly experienced legal team for their NIW petition. Their expertise, responsiveness, and commitment transformed a complex process into a smooth and successful experience. I am sincerely grateful for their valuable support in achieving this important milestone in my professional journey.”

On June 6^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Researcher in the Field of Environmental Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Environmental Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher

Country of Origin: Nepal

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Japan

Approval Notice Date: June 6^th, 2025

Processing Time: 17 months, 4 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the approval of an I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for our client, a distinguished researcher in the field of environmental science. The petition was approved in 2025 without receiving any RFE, recognizing the substantial merit and national importance of his contributions to advancing seismic hazard analysis and earthquake preparedness.

Driving Advances in Environmental Science

With a Ph.D. in marine and environmental sciences, the Client has established himself as one of the few leading specialists in seismic risk identification, hazard assessment, and environmental protection. His proposed endeavor focuses on improving seismic hazard analysis techniques in seismotectonic active zones by leveraging advanced numerical modeling, ground motion, seismic waveform methods, structural analyses, geological field observations, geophysical data, and global positioning system (GPS) measurements. This work carries enormous implications for improving earthquake prediction and early warning systems that can safeguard communities and infrastructure.

The Client has authored 12 peer-reviewed journal articles (9 of them first-authored), 6 peer-reviewed conference papers (2 first-authored), 3 first-authored peer-reviewed conference abstracts, and 2 book chapters (1 first-authored). His publications have already been cited 62 times by other researchers, showing the recognized influence of his findings across the global scientific community.

Recognition Through Peer Review and Service

To demonstrate the Client’s professional standing, we emphasized his active role in shaping the academic record through peer review. He has completed several reviews for leading journals in environmental science, a responsibility entrusted only to experts whose judgment is respected by the field. This record of service highlights his role in maintaining integrity and advancement of scientific research.

Support and Independent Validation

The petition was further strengthened by four strong recommendation letters from internationally recognized experts. These experts emphasized the novelty of the Client’s methodologies, the importance of his contributions to understanding seismic hazards, and the potential of his work to reduce the devastating human and economic impacts of earthquakes.

“This comprehensive examination has allowed him to issue effective recommendations to government and international agencies as one part of his research into environmental and social issues facing the world.”

A Successful Outcome

The approval of this NIW petition reflects both the Client’s outstanding record of success and our firm’s expertise in preparing a strong and persuasive case. By demonstrating the substantial merit, national importance, and the Client’s unique qualifications, we secured this favorable decision.

We are proud to have assisted the Client in this process. His continued research in environmental science will play a vital role in improving environmental protection, earthquake prediction, protecting lives, and strengthening disaster preparedness strategies in the United States.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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