Success Story: Advancing Next-Generation Flexible Sensors: NIW Granted

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Nanoengineering, NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

“The overall preparation was good.”

On December 2^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Casual Academic in the Field of Nanoengineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Nanoengineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Casual Academic

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Australia

Approval Notice Date: December 2^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 3 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

This NIW approval highlights the achievements of a nanoengineering researcher whose work focuses on improving the performance and affordability of wearable and environmental sensors. When the client approached NAILG, he held an M.S. in Applied Chemistry and had already established a foundation in conductive nanomaterials and robotics-assisted fabrication. NAILG recognized immediately that his proposed endeavor, designing robotics and automation systems to integrate conductive nanomaterials into flexible sensing devices, aligned closely with national priorities in smart healthcare, environmental monitoring, and advanced materials.

Substantial Merit and National Importance

His proposed work aims to improve the efficiency, sensitivity, and scalability of next-generation sensors by integrating robotics with advanced nanomaterial design. These technologies support key U.S. needs in air-quality monitoring, personalized health diagnostics, and sustainable soft-electronics manufacturing. Independent experts emphasized his impact, noting that “[Client]’s skillset is irreplaceable, given the immense benefits of his work in soft electronics, healthcare monitoring, and sustainable nanoengineering contexts.” His contributions strengthen sensor reliability, reduce fabrication barriers, and enhance the nation’s ability to deploy cost-effective sensing platforms.

Research Influence and Scholarly Output

The client has authored 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 5 first-authored papers, and his published work has received 178 citations. NAILG highlighted how his record reflects consistent progress in areas central to the development of wearable sensors, environmental diagnostic tools, and scalable soft-electronics fabrication.

NIW Approval and Outlook

NAILG structured the petition to show that the client is well-positioned to drive innovation in scalable nanomaterial-based sensors and that his work supports nationally significant goals in healthcare, environmental protection, and advanced manufacturing. The approval reflects the national value of his contributions and affirms that his continued research will benefit the United States through more reliable, affordable, and high-performance sensing technologies.

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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%