Success Story: Our Firm Helped an Iranian Associate Professor Secure NIW Approval Through Expert Filing

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am deeply grateful for the exceptional support and guidance provided by the Chen immigration attorneys throughout my NIW petition process. Their expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail played a crucial role in the success of my case. I truly appreciate their commitment and professionalism, which gave me confidence every step of the way. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking NIW approval.”

On April 10^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Seismic and Uncertainty Analysis (Approval Notice).

General Field: Seismic And Uncertainty Analysis

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor

Country of Origin: Iran

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Turkey

Approval Notice Date: April 10^th, 2025

Processing Time: 10 months, 10 days

Case Summary:

We are proud to share the success of a Ph.D holder in civil engineering whose I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition was approved after 10 months and 10 days, following an extensive and compelling presentation of his contributions to critical infrastructure resilience. This approval recognizes his innovative work in earthquake engineering and validates the national importance of his proposed endeavor.

Specializing in seismic and uncertainty analysis, our client focuses on developing meta-heuristic structural design methods that incorporate uncertainties in material, load, and modeling. His goal is to enhance the seismic resilience of infrastructure, minimize the economic and safety impacts of earthquakes, and improve disaster preparedness nationwide.

Currently engaged in academic research, he intends to continue applying machine learning techniques to seismic assessment of tall buildings, while publishing in peer-reviewed journals and participating in structural engineering conferences.

His petition, filed under the EB-2 NIW category, demonstrated:

● 14 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 8 first-authored),

● 141 citations according to Google Scholar,

● Frequent citations by researchers worldwide who use his models to predict structural collapse, masonry failure, and other seismic effects,

● At least 4 publications ranked among the top 10–20% most-cited in engineering for their publication years.

His citation record and influence on structural safety guidelines underscore his value to both the engineering profession and public safety in seismic regions.

To further support his petition, 2 letters of recommendation from field experts were submitted, including one from an independent source.

“[Client] has advanced the field of seismic and uncertainty analysis by creating cutting-edge tools that assist engineers and developers in designing resilient structures. His prowess in fuzzy network development and frequent publications in some of the field’s most influential publications situate him as a leader in the field and establish his inherent value to the United States.”

We congratulate this client on his well-earned NIW approval and look forward to his continued impact on infrastructure resilience and disaster risk mitigation.

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