Success Stories: NIW Approval Secured for A Senior Engineer Advancing Road Safety Research without RFE
Client’s Testimonial:
“NAILG was recommended to me by a friend, and I am very grateful to have taken up the advice and got in touch. They were very responsive from the first day, providing comprehensive advice and feedback even before my commitment. They worked very swiftly to draft my petition and reviewed extensive documents to do so in a timely manner and were very detailed. They reassured me during the long wait for the outcome from USCIS and were proactive in raising enquiries. I could not have asked for a better outcome.”
On September 26th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior CAE Engineer in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Mechanical Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior CAE Engineer
Country of Origin: Egypt
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: September 26th, 2025
Processing Time: 20 months, 18 days
Case Summary:
We are excited to share the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a senior CAE engineer from Egypt, specializing in mechanical engineering. The client has a Ph.D. in design engineering research and has established expertise in injury biomechanics and safety system design. At the time of filing, he was engaged in advanced research on crashworthiness and occupant safety, combining computational modeling with experimental methods to reduce traffic-related fatalities. After reviewing his publication record, citation impact, peer review service, and significant research contributions, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) determined that he was a strong candidate for the NIW petition. The case was approved after 20 months, 18 days without RFE.
Proposed Endeavor: Enhancing Vehicle and Road User Safety Systems
The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on studying traffic injuries to enhance vehicle and road user safety systems, particularly in the prevention of head and brain trauma. His work includes developing advanced finite element models of crash events, evaluating helmet and occupant protection technologies, and designing novel materials for impact mitigation. By addressing critical gaps in current safety testing standards, his research informs more effective design of helmets, vehicle systems, and injury prevention frameworks. This endeavor aligns closely with US priorities to improve public health and economic priorities. burden of traffic accidents, which cost the country hundreds of billions of dollars annually
Notable Achievements Supporting the Petition
In support of the petition, NAILG highlighted the client’s 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, which have been cited 165 times, with several ranking among the most highly cited in engineering for their years of publication. His expertise has also been recognized through invitations to review for at least 2 journals and through competitive funding from organizations such as Vehicle Strategic Research and Innovation (FFI), the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research programme, the NIH, and the Royal Institute of Technology.
Expert Endorsements:
The client received two recommendation letters. One recommender noted:
“He has proven his expertise through his impactful research into bicycle helmet safety performance as well as through his well-referenced research studies. Thus, [The Client]’s record of achievement to date evidences the strong importance of his research to the United States.”
NIW Approval and Outlook
The approval of this NIW petition highlights both the client’s exceptional record and the strength of the petition presented by NAILG. His research continues to drive advancements in injury biomechanics and safety system design, addressing urgent national needs in traffic safety and accidents. We are proud to have supported his petition and look forward to his future contributions toward reducing fatalities and advancing mechanical engineering innovations in the United States.