Success Story: NIW Approval for a Structural Engineering Expert Advancing Seismic-Resilient and Energy-Efficient Construction from Iran

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On May 23^rd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Structural Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Structural Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor

Country of Origin: Iran

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iran

Approval Notice Date: May 23^rd, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 4 months, 26 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval. This approval was granted to an associate professor from Iran whose research is helping advance energy-efficient construction. His research has produced impactful work in the field of structural engineering.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance

The client’s research focuses on reducing energy consumption. This endeavor directly supports U.S. priorities in sustainable development, energy efficiency, and economic growth. Given the construction industry’s economic significance and the U.S. government’s emphasis on emerging technologies in materials, the client’s work was shown to have clear national importance.

Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor

The client holds a Ph.D. in Structural engineering and has authored 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, 18 conference papers, and 1 book. His work has been cited at least 124 times and includes influential publications in top engineering journals. He also completed 27 peer reviews for reputable journals, which reflects the respect he has earned in the field. Through a well-developed plan to continue research at a U.S. institution, he demonstrated a strong trajectory to further contribute to national goals in construction innovation and earthquake safety.

Expert Endorsement of the Client’s Impactful Research

To reinforce the petition, we included four letters of recommendation from accomplished researchers in the field.

These letters helped establish the wide acknowledgment of his expertise and the influence of his methods on global structural engineering research.

Strong Petition Strategy and Swift Approval

Despite the high standard for NIW approvals, our team at NAILG built a compelling case supported by the client’s publication record, peer recognition, and impactful research. This approval reflects our firm’s commitment to helping international researchers secure immigration benefits so they can continue their vital work in the U.S.

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