Success Story: NIW Approved with No RFE! Jordanian Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Secures Success

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On February 11^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Tenured Track Assistant Professor in the Field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Tenured Track Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: Jordan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan

Approval Notice Date: February 11^th, 2025

Processing Time: 15 months, 9 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a researcher in electrical and computer engineering whose work focuses on developing advanced algorithms for autonomous driving systems. At the time of filing, the client was serving as a tenure-track assistant professor in the United States and had built a strong record of impactful contributions in the fields of wireless sensor networks, LiDAR point cloud processing, and intelligent transport systems.

Research Focus and Contributions:
The petition highlighted the client’s ongoing efforts to create sophisticated algorithms that facilitate the transition to semi- or fully-autonomous vehicles. The client’s research targets critical goals, including reducing crashes, preventing fatalities, and improving fuel economy across transportation modes. Their work includes:

Developing power-aware clustering protocols for wireless sensor networks (WSNs) to enhance energy efficiency and prolong network lifespan
Advancing the perception capabilities of autonomous vehicles through LiDAR and camera fusion techniques, especially under challenging weather conditions
Enhancing object recognition and spatial awareness in self-driving technologies using AI-powered LiDAR point cloud clustering and guided depth completion methods

Research Impact and Scientific Contributions:
To demonstrate the national significance of the client’s research, the petition emphasized several key achievements:

Publications: 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 peer-reviewed conference papers published in influential venues
Citations: 170 citations on Google Scholar, with several papers ranking in the top citation percentiles for their publication years
Influence on the Field: The client’s work has been cited by peers addressing similar technical challenges in autonomous driving, energy-efficient networking, and sensor fusion

Support from Experts in the Field:
The client’s petition was strengthened by 2 letters of recommendation from respected researchers, including both internal and independent experts. These letters emphasized the importance of the client’s contributions to transportation safety, environmental sustainability, and national public health.

“Moreover, his findings are also applicable to a range of applications beyond autonomous vehicles and are therefore beneficial to the industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, and defense sectors. He is an asset to electrical and computer engineering and the many domains dependent on it.”

Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:
We demonstrated that the client’s Ph.D. training in electrical and computer engineering, combined with a robust professional record in both industry and academia, had uniquely positioned them to lead groundbreaking work in autonomous driving. Their prior innovations in WSN protocols and LiDAR-based perception systems provide a strong foundation for continuing research that improves vehicle safety, efficiency, and environmental impact.

Approval and Outcome:
Approved in February 2025, the NIW petition was granted in recognition of the client’s demonstrated impact and future potential to serve the national interest through research-driven innovations in transportation. NAILG is proud to have successfully represented this client in their EB-2 NIW petition and looks forward to seeing the continuing positive impact of their work on intelligent mobility systems.

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