Success Stories: Economist Granted NIW Thanks to NAILG’s Tailored Legal Strategy

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Economics (Business, Finance), NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for your hard work and support in securing my I-140 NIW approval!”

On April 23^rd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Economics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Economics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: China

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: China

Approval Notice Date: April 23^rd, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 11 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

In a world where economic performance is often reduced to numbers and charts, an assistant professor brings a different kind of clarity, one that maps productivity not just across time, but across space. A rising expert in spatial econometrics, our client has pioneered data-driven approaches to understand how geography itself impacts output, decision-making, and policy. With this vision, he’s not just interpreting economic activity, he’s transforming how we analyze and plan it.

This ambition formed the foundation of his proposed endeavor under his National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition: to explore the production behavior by using spatial econometrics. His work helps guide infrastructure investment and shape regionally sensitive business strategy. With growing concerns over economic efficiency and infrastructure gaps in the U.S., the merit and relevance of his work are clear.

To ensure our client’s qualifications were presented with strategic precision, he partnered with the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG). Known for our success in securing immigration benefits for researchers and innovators, NAILG developed a tailored petition that emphasized his real-world policy implications and growing academic influence. From building strong recommendation support to translating technical contributions into USCIS language, NAILG’s role was central to the case’s success.

The case was supported by:

❖ 4 peer-reviewed journal articles

❖ 41 citations to his published body of work

❖ 10 scholarly peer reviews completed, highlighting his recognition in the field

His research has far-reaching value. not only for optimizing performance across industries, but for mitigating the impact of economic slowdowns, especially in emerging economies. This relevance was echoed in a recommendation letter(rephrased) included in the petition:

“As a highly respected researcher in economics, [client] has developed flexible econometric models for understanding the business performance. Given the impact of his work on enhancing production in business and national economies, his contributions are regarded as significant to the field.”

His NIW approval stands as another testament to how deeply technical research, when paired with expert legal strategy, can translate into recognized national benefit. Thanks to the clarity and diligence provided by NAILG, this approval allows him to continue advancing the kind of economic insight the United States needs in an increasingly data-defined world.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	28,946	99.52%	3,030	98.31%
EB1A	4,322	91.76%	2,870	88.91%
EB1B	793	98.51%	236	90.77%
Total	34,061	98.44%	6,136	93.39%