Success Story: NIW Approved Without RFE! We Helped a Graduate Teaching Assistant From Taiwan Secure Success
Client’s Testimonial:
“Working with Wegreen team was an incredible experience. They respond quickly and address my concern professionally. My case was approved without an RFE, and everything went smoothly. I truly appreciate their strategic approach and attention to detail.”
On February 13th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Field of Nuclear Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Nuclear Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Country of Origin: Taiwan
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas
Approval Notice Date: February 13th, 2026
Processing Time: 1 month, 2 days
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a graduate teaching assistant in nuclear engineering. The client, who holds an M.S. degree in nuclear engineering, secured approval by demonstrating that their work possesses both substantial merit and national importance to the United States. North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) successfully argued that the client's contributions to advancing intelligent control systems and AI-powered diagnostics for autonomous nuclear reactors address critical national needs in clean energy production, reactor safety, and long-term energy security.
Research Focus and National Importance
The researcher’s proposed endeavor focuses on building intelligent controllers and diagnostic systems for autonomous nuclear reactors to improve reactor operational performance, enhance safety margins, enable secure remote operation, significantly reduce human error, and maintain stable performance under uncertain and dynamic conditions.
NAILG highlighted that this work aligns with the U.S. national priorities set forth. The petition emphasized the national scale of the stake: the U.S. is the world's largest producer of nuclear power, generating approximately 18% of the nation's electricity.
Demonstrating Influence Through Research Impact
To demonstrate that the client is well-positioned to advance this endeavor, we presented a documented record of scholarly success. The client has authored 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 of them first-authored), 1 peer-reviewed conference article, 1 peer-reviewed conference summary paper, and 4 first-authored conference abstracts.
While the citation count stood at 6 citations, we provided crucial context to demonstrate the high relative impact of this work. The expert has also been regularly invited to conduct peer review for authoritative journals in the field, and has conducted at least 1 peer review to date. Given that only those with proven expertise are invited to evaluate the work of their peers, this record of service further confirms the client's recognized standing in nuclear engineering
The Result
The petition was approved in over 1 month without a Request for Evidence (RFE), affirming the national significance of the client's work in advancing intelligent and autonomous nuclear energy systems. We are proud to have assisted this dedicated researcher in securing their NIW approval.