Success Story: Without RFE! Our Expert Team Helped an Iranian Professor Secure NIW Success
Client’s Testimonial:
“I would like to sincerely thank the Chen Immigration team for their exceptional support and guidance throughout my EB2-NIW petition process. From the very beginning, I noticed how quickly and thoroughly they responded to all of my questions and gave careful attention to every detail of my case. My petition was prepared with great precision and professionalism, and I am thrilled to have received approval.
Without a doubt, the professionalism, experience, and dedication of the team were the key factors behind my success. Moreover, the constant and clear communication throughout the process made me feel secure and well-informed at every stage.
If you are looking for a reliable, precise, and trustworthy immigration law firm for your green card application, the Chen Immigration Group is by far the best choice. I am extremely grateful to everyone on the team for their tireless efforts.”
On February 24th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Professor in the Field of Civil (Structural) Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Civil (Structural) Engineering
Position at the Time of Filing: Professor
Country of Origin: Iran
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iran
Approval Notice Date: February 24th, 2025
Processing Time: 15 months, 16 days
Case Summary
We are thrilled to announce the approval of our Client’s I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. The Client holds a Ph.D. in structural engineering and is an established expert in civil (structural) engineering. His proposed endeavor is to continue advancing state-of-the-art approaches for the analysis, design, and assessment of structures and infrastructures, with a focus on bolstering structural engineering, earthquake engineering, structural health monitoring, and seismic rehabilitation of structures. His work is of clear, substantial merit and national importance, as it strengthens public safety and infrastructure resilience in the United States.
Demonstrating the Client’s Significance
To establish that the Client is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor, we built a strong case highlighting his exceptional academic and professional record. Specifically, we presented evidence of his extensive research output, which includes:
- 81 peer-reviewed journal articles (20 first-authored and 57 corresponding-authored as research team leader)
- 106 peer-reviewed conference articles (18 first-authored)
- 1 first-authored preprint, 3 book chapters, 3 books, and 6 research reports
His body of work has earned 869 citations on Google Scholar, reflecting the widespread reliance of peers on his findings. Additionally, the Client has completed at least 150 peer reviews, underscoring his reputation as a trusted authority in his field.
We also emphasized the Client’s leadership in research addressing high-impact challenges, such as developing methods to improve seismic safety, pioneering damage detection and assessment systems, and creating resilient designs for structures. These contributions align with U.S. national priorities, including critical and emerging technologies identified by the National Science and Technology Council.
A Favorable Outcome
The Client’s NIW petition was approved after careful presentation of the evidence, with our firm guiding him through every stage of the process. By leveraging our expertise and personalized strategy, we were able to demonstrate that his research directly serves the U.S. national interest.
This successful case once again highlights the importance of working with an experienced immigration law firm. We are proud to have assisted the Client in securing his NIW approval, allowing him to continue his groundbreaking research in structural engineering, which will benefit U.S. infrastructure resilience and economic growth.