Success Story: RFE Overcome! How We Helped a Ph.D. Student Secure NIW Success with Premium Processing Service

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Electrical Engineering (Electronic Engineering, Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor, Microwave, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Communication Engineering), NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

“I had a great experience working with the NAILG group for this petition; they were really fast and precise at the same time on any detail of the case.”

On January 27^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: January 27^th, 2025

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

Case Summary:

At North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we take great pride in supporting researchers who push the boundaries of scientific innovation. We are pleased to share the success story of a distinguished electrical engineering expert whose I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition was recently approved after a Request for Evidence (RFE), thanks to our strategic legal preparation and the client’s strong record of accomplishment in quantum technology research.

Client Background and Field

The client holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, specializing in micro- and nano-electronic devices, and is currently conducting research in advanced quantum systems. As an expert in the field of electrical engineering, the client’s proposed endeavor focuses on developing state-of-the-art quantum light sources for very short wavelengths. This groundbreaking work enables new tools for quantum sensing, metrology, and imaging applications—essential technologies for next-generation quantum communication, precision measurement, and national defense systems.

Petition Strategy and Highlights

Upon receiving the case, NAILG’s team carefully evaluated the client’s research achievements and academic record to build a comprehensive NIW petition. To present a compelling petition, we highlighted the following key evidence:

11 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 2 as first author) published in well-regarded journals in the fields of quantum physics and electrical engineering, plus 1 preprint.
126 citations to date, reflecting widespread recognition and influence among global researchers.
At least 12 instances of invited peer review service for top-tier journals, underscoring the client’s reputation as a trusted expert in the field.
Research supported by major scientific funding sources, including those advancing quantum sensing, defense technology, and national innovation priorities.

The petition also included two letters of recommendation from independent and affiliated experts in electrical engineering, affirming the client’s leadership in developing innovative quantum systems and next-generation photon source technologies.

Case Outcome

Despite an initial Request for Evidence (RFE), our team provided a robust response detailing the measurable impact of the client’s work, the recognition earned from peers, and the national relevance of their contributions to quantum sensing and metrology. USCIS approved the petition under Premium Processing, affirming both the client’s professional merit and the strategic strength of NAILG’s case preparation.

This success demonstrates NAILG’s expertise in handling technically complex NIW petitions in high-impact scientific domains. The client’s pioneering research in photon source development continues to advance U.S. innovation capacity in quantum sensing, imaging, and communications – areas vital to maintaining national security and global technological leadership.

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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%