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On December 29th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a University Lecturer (Academic Staff on Education and Research) in the field of Sustainability Accounting (Approval Notice).
General Field: Sustainability Accounting
Position at the Time of Case Filing: University Lecturer (Academic Staff on Education and Research)
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: United Kingdom
Approval Notice Date: December 29th, 2025
Processing Time: 5 months (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the NIW approval of a Nigerian university lecturer (academic staff on education and research) whose work advances sustainability accounting frameworks that help governments, organizations, and private-sector entities measure, report, and manage environmental impact. The proposed endeavor focuses on practical accounting and governance strategies that support evidence-based decision-making on major sustainability challenges, including environmental pollution, carbon emissions, solid and production waste management, wastewater management, and circular economy implementation. At the time of filing, the client was actively engaged in research and academic work aligned with this endeavor.
Research with National Importance
In the petition, we demonstrated substantial merit and national importance by showing how sustainability accounting strengthens environmental accountability and improves how institutions track, evaluate, and respond to climate-related risks. By connecting environmental performance metrics to governance and management decision-making, the client’s work supports clearer reporting, stronger compliance planning, and more informed sustainability outcomes across sectors.
Academic Contributions and Recognition
The petition highlighted a strong record of scholarship and independent influence. The client has authored 63 peer-reviewed journal articles, 16 abstracts, and 2 book chapters, and the work has received 1,494 citations, reflecting meaningful reliance by other researchers. The record also included 65 completed peer reviews for respected journals, demonstrating recognition as a trusted evaluator in the field. We further emphasized that multiple publications showed notably strong citation performance within their category, reinforcing that the research is not only published but actively shaping ongoing scholarship and practice.
NIW Approval and Outlook
The I-140 NIW petition was filed on July 29th, 2025, and approved on December 29th, 2025, after an upgrade to premium processing. In the filing, we presented a clear NIW framework showing that the proposed endeavor is nationally important, the client is well-positioned to advance it through sustained research productivity and influence, and that granting the waiver benefits the United States by enabling continued progress in environmental accountability and sustainability-driven decision-making.
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