Success Story: From Application to Approval: Professor’s NIW Victory with No RFE!
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On March 18th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Professor in the Field of Advanced Engineering Materials (Approval Notice).
General Field: Advanced Engineering Materials
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Professor
Country of Origin: Iran
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iran
Approval Notice Date: March 18th, 2025
Processing Time: 15 months, 18 days
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a researcher in advanced engineering materials whose work is transforming sustainable nanomaterial synthesis. At the time of filing, the client was holding a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and pursuing academic research in the field, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly synthesis methods for nanomaterials applicable to energy and biomedicine.
Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor & Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:
Upon approaching NAILG, the client presented a strong case with a clearly defined endeavor: to continue advancing green synthesis approaches for novel nanomaterials that reduce ecological impact and boost efficiency in chemical reactions. His research holds wide-ranging significance for drug delivery, medical imaging, supercapacitor performance, and clean energy technologies. These goals align with U.S. national interests in healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability.
We highlighted the client’s deep qualifications in this space, including his longstanding academic training and substantial scholarly output. His record includes 128 peer-reviewed journal articles and a citation count of 3,904 according to Google Scholar. These metrics reflect the influence of his work in high-impact domains such as magnetic nanoparticle development for cancer diagnostics, smart hydrogels for drug delivery, and nanocomposites for energy storage.
Further underscoring his standing in the field, the client has served as a peer reviewer for at least 5 journals, including top-tier publications. His evaluation of the work of fellow experts speaks to his trusted expertise in advanced materials research. We also emphasized that at least 40 of his papers rank among the most highly cited in the field of Materials Science for their respective publication years, showcasing the consistent impact of his contributions.
Recommendation Letters:
To further support the petition, we submitted four letters of recommendation from leading researchers, including independent experts unaffiliated with the client. These letters attested to the originality, practicality, and broad applicability of his nanomaterial synthesis methods and their relevance to U.S. technological and health-related priorities.
“The benefits arising from [Client’s] study on nanoparticles for enhancing cancer treatment demonstrate his exceptional mastery in the advanced engineering materials field.”
Final Result:
With a robust petition strategy that detailed his technical achievements, citation metrics, journal impact, and expert endorsements, NAILG successfully demonstrated that the client is exceptionally well-positioned to continue making important contributions to national interests. We are proud to have secured this EB-2 NIW approval on his behalf and look forward to the continued progress he will bring to clean energy and biomedical innovation.