Success Story: Refile NIW Approved After Prior Denial! Our Firm Assisted a Bangladeshi Postdoctoral Researcher in Securing Immigration Success

Posted by wegreened on May 8, 2026 in NIW, Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Macromolecular Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering)

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On March 13^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Chemical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Chemical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State at the Time of Filing: Georgia

Approval Notice Date: March 13^th, 2026

Processing Time: 17 months, 11 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to share the successful approval of a refiled EB-2 NIW petition for a postdoctoral researcher in chemical engineering, approved in approximately 17 months after receiving a denial. The expert, who holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, approached NAILG seeking support in securing permanent residency through the National Interest Waiver category. This approval underscores the client's significant contributions to membrane-based electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction and sustainable fuel development.

Accomplishments and Expertise

The client has established a strong reputation as an expert in chemical engineering, with a focus on membrane synthesis and electrochemical CO₂ reduction for sustainable fuel development. The client's contributions have been especially influential in advancing clean energy solutions that directly support U.S. goals in carbon emission reduction and energy independence.

In support of the NIW petition, we highlighted several objective achievements, including:

- 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 of them first-authored), published in top venues
- Peer review service for an authoritative journal in the field, reflecting the academic community's recognition of the client's expertise
- 105 citations
- Funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), including supplementary support for collaborative research at a national laboratory, affirms the national importance of the client's work
- 7 expert letters of recommendation from highly regarded professionals in chemical engineering and membrane science

NIW Approval and Outlook

NAILG is honored to have represented the client in this successful NIW petition and looks forward to seeing the continued contributions the client will make to advancing sustainable energy and carbon emission reduction in the United States.

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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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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%