Success Story: Fortifying Democratic Resilience: An Assistant Professor's Journey to an NIW Approval

Posted by wegreened on May 19, 2026 in Political Science, NIW

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"From the very beginning, the Chen Immigration team demonstrated a high level of professionalism, efficiency, and expertise. Their process is extremely well-structured, and they provide clear, step-by-step guidance at every stage of the petition. What stood out to me the most was their ability to translate my academic research and professional background into a compelling and coherent legal argument that aligned with USCIS expectations.”

On March 24^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Political Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Political Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: Turkey

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Virginia

Approval Notice Date: March 24^th, 2026

Processing Time: 4 months, 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is honored to have recently represented an Assistant Professor of Political Science in successfully securing an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW).

Shaping U.S. Policy Through Political Science

Holding a Ph.D. in political science, the petitioner centers his research on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. His proposed endeavor aims to investigate how historical legacies, informal institutions, and citizen dynamics shape state-building and democracy. The ultimate goal of this research is to inform both academic debates and U.S. policy on governance and development.

His work provides the necessary insights to preserve and restore democracy around the world. Because his research actively supports the U.S. Department of State's mission to promote global democratic stability, it is of undeniable national importance.

Building a Bulletproof Academic Profile

To clearly demonstrate his qualifications under the Dhanasar framework, we meticulously outlined the petitioner’s objective record of academic success. We highlighted his diverse and impactful publication portfolio, which includes:

6 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 of them first-authored)
3 first-authored conference abstracts
1 first-authored book chapter
1 policy report

The broader scientific community has actively relied upon these findings, resulting in 202 citations from independent researchers worldwide. Notably, multiple papers rank among the top 10% and top 20% most highly cited articles in the field for their respective publication years.

By expertly synthesizing his advanced degree, elite citation percentiles, and undeniable influence on U.S. foreign policy initiatives, we successfully demonstrated his eligibility for the National Interest Waiver.

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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%