Success Story: NIW Victory for an Electrical Engineering Expert from Nepal without RFE

Posted by wegreened on June 12, 2026 in NIW, Electrical Engineering (Electronic Engineering, Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor, Microwave, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Communication Engineering)

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On April 15^th, 2026, we received an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for a Ph.D. Student/Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. Student/Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Nepal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: April 15^th, 2026

Processing Time: 15 months, 5 days

Case Summary:

An EB-2 NIW petition was approved for a Ph.D. student/graduate research assistant holding an M.S. in electrical engineering in over 15 months without RFE. We demonstrated that the client's research addresses critical national priorities in the United States, advancing low-power, high-efficiency electronic device technologies with broad applications in sensing, energy harvesting, and flexible electronics. The expert's proposed endeavor aligns directly with formally recognized critical and emerging technology areas, underscoring its importance to U.S. technological leadership and long-term economic competitiveness.

Research Leadership and Global Recognition

The researcher has established deep expertise across perovskite solar cells, 2D material characterization, flexible electronics, biosensing, and optoelectronics, with a research record that reflects both strong productivity and meaningful influence:

4 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 peer-reviewed conference articles (3 first-authored), 2 first-authored conference abstracts, and 1 book chapter

39 citations across global scientific communities

Expert Endorsements

To strengthen the NIW filing, our firm included 2 expert recommendation letters from leading specialists in the field. One expert stated:

"[Client]'s research drives development in electrical engineering, promoting broad technological advancement. His work enhances sensor design in a number of industrial and commercial applications, supporting economic growth and national interests throughout the United States."

NIW Approval and Outlook

The NIW approval reflects USCIS's recognition of an exceptional early-career researcher whose work is both nationally important and well-positioned to continue advancing the field. It has been an honor to support this talented researcher throughout the petition process, and we extend our sincere best wishes for continued success in both professional and personal pursuits. We look forward to witnessing continued contributions in electrical engineering that will strengthen U.S. technological leadership and improve lives for years to come.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%