Success Story: NIW Approved for an Electrical & Computer Engineering Expert from Bangladesh
Client’s Testimonial:
"I had an excellent experience working with North America Immigration Law Group for my I-140 petition under the Exceptional Ability category. I filed my case on May 28, 2025, with a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and I was pleased to receive approval without any RFE. The legal team prepared my case thoroughly and presented a very strong petition. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and clear guidance throughout the process made everything smooth and stress-free. I truly believe it was worth working with this law firm, and I highly recommend North America Immigration Law Group to anyone seeking reliable and effective immigration services.”
On April 30th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for a Research Assistant in the Field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant
Country of Origin: Bangladesh
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Maine
Approval Notice Date: April 30th, 2026
Processing Time: 11 months, 2 days
Case Summary:
We are delighted to share the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a research assistant in the field of electrical and computer engineering, secured without RFE in over 11 months. This approval reflects both the strength of the client's contributions to AI-driven research and our team's commitment to building a compelling, evidence-based case that resonates with USCIS.
Research Leadership and Global Recognition
With a B.Sc. in electrical and electronic engineering, the client has built deep expertise across artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer engineering, emerging as a recognized contributor to the rapidly growing field of AI-driven automation and intelligent systems.
The researcher's proposed endeavor is to continue advancing innovative AI-driven solutions designed to optimize intelligent systems for deployment in critical industries such as healthcare, defense, automation, and semiconductor technology, work that sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and urgent national priorities.
The scholarly record reflects a strong combination of productivity and real-world influence. The client has authored 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored), 7 peer-reviewed conference articles, and 2 first-authored preprints. This body of work has accumulated 358 citations from independent researchers across the globe.
We also emphasized the urgent national importance of the client's research, highlighting its broad implications for critical industries and public health priorities in the United States. This work has earned direct support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NSF's Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (NSF CMMI), funding reserved exclusively for research that advances the national interest.
Expert Endorsements
To further strengthen the petition, our firm secured 4 expert recommendation letters. One expert noted:
"[Client]s expertise in deep learning, generative AI, and advanced image processing techniques make him an invaluable asset to the United States, impacting both theoretical and practical aspects of AI-driven automation and quality control in industrial and public health domains. It is therefore within the interests of the United States to allow [Client]’s research to continue."
NIW Approval and Outlook
It is a testament to the strength of the evidence our team assembled and our commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for every client. We extend our sincere best wishes for continued success and look forward to the meaningful contributions that lie ahead in advancing AI innovation, strengthening the U.S. semiconductor workforce, and improving healthcare delivery across the United States.