Success Stories: Iranian Associate Professor Secures NIW Approval Through Research in Corporate Governance
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On April 30th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Accounting (Approval Notice).
General Field: Accounting
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor
Country of Origin: Iran
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iran
Approval Notice Date: April 30th, 2025
Processing Time: 1 year, 4 months, 10 days
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the successful outcome of another I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, which recently received approval after a detailed review. The case reflects our team’s ability to strategically frame complex research in a way that resonates with USCIS adjudicators.
Our client, an accounting researcher originally from Iran, focuses on quantitative research in corporate governance, intending to enhance financial transparency and improve stockholder monitoring across global financial markets. His work addresses crucial economic challenges and supports long-term institutional integrity and financial accountability in both the public and private sectors.
Currently pursuing academic employment, our client intends to continue this impactful work through scholarly publications and university-level research collaborations. His proposed endeavor contributes to national discussions on strengthening enterprise resilience and economic safeguards — topics that hold heightened relevance in today’s globalized financial environment.
To highlight his qualifications and the national value of his work, we documented the following key achievements:
● Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and 8 books, many of which appear in top-tier journals in the fields of finance, risk management, and business governance.
● Citations: His work has been cited 321 times, indicating broad recognition and influence in the accounting and economics research communities.
● Peer Review: He has served as a peer reviewer for at least 10 academic journals, underscoring his recognized authority in the discipline.
● Funding: His research has been supported by national-level institutions focused on science and higher education policy, a strong indicator of its social and strategic significance.
In support of the petition, we submitted multiple letters from independent experts. One letter emphasized the client’s critical role in shaping the academic and practical discourse on governance, stating:
“His research has advanced the global understanding of how internal governance structures and financial transparency mechanisms contribute to sustainable economic development. These findings are indispensable for maintaining robust capital markets and institutional accountability.”
We built the petition around the argument that his work has both substantial merit and national importance, aligning with pressing U.S. interests in corporate accountability, capital access, and economic resilience. His record of success, including highly cited publications and service in the academic community, demonstrated that he is exceptionally well-positioned to continue this important work.
This case is a powerful example of how research in accounting, a field not always considered high-profile, can hold tremendous national value when focused on governance, financial integrity, and policy-relevant solutions. We’re proud of the role we played in helping our client secure his NIW approval without any request for evidence [RFE] and wish him continued success in his academic and research career in the United States.