Success Story: NIW Victory! We Helped a Pakistani Tech Entrepreneur Secure Approval

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On March 27^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Filing: Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Saudi Arabia

Approval Notice Date: March 27^th, 2025

Processing Time: 10 months, 27 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to an electrical engineering expert whose research is helping advance sensor technology for industrial and environmental applications. At the time of filing, the client held a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and was actively researching printed microwave sensors designed to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce emissions in energy production.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:
The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on the development of low-cost and printed microwave sensors for environmental monitoring and industrial use. These innovations are designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce manufacturing costs, and contribute to emission reduction in energy systems, aligning directly with national priorities in clean energy and sustainable industry. His work addresses urgent global and domestic challenges, including the need for carbon-neutral energy systems and optimized resource use in industrial operations. His sensors have been recognized as impactful tools for data acquisition, environmental tracking, and operational automation across multiple sectors.

Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:
The client’s advanced educational background and significant accomplishments underscore his strong positioning to continue advancing this critical line of research. He has authored 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, 12 conference papers, 1 patent application publication, and 10 granted patents, 8 of which list him as the first inventor. His body of work has garnered 430 citations, demonstrating its broad influence, and he has also completed at least 20 peer reviews, confirming his status as a trusted expert in the field. His research has already had a tangible real-world impact through commercialization and licensing, supported by major industrial backing from Saudi Aramco. Notably, his work has also been widely referenced by global scholars and applied to innovations in wearable devices, marine observatories, and multiphase flow metering systems.

Support from the Scientific Community:
To further support his petition, the client submitted four letters of recommendation from prominent researchers and professors in the field. These letters emphasized his pioneering role in the advancement of sensor technologies and the practical and scientific value of his contributions to both academia and industry.

“[Client] is a skilled, dedicated scientist who strives to advance designs for sensor technology, especially in the pursuit of improving sustainability in electrical engineering.”

NIW Approval and Outlook:
The I-140 NIW petition was approved in March 2025. This approval affirms both the national importance of the client’s proposed research and his ability to contribute significantly to U.S. technological progress. The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is honored to have supported this outstanding researcher, and we look forward to seeing his continued advancements in the field of electrical engineering.

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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