Success Stories: Driving Safer and More Efficient Drilling Operations: EB-2 NIW Approval for Petroleum Engineering Expert
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On July 25th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Well Control Pressure Operations Supervisor in the Field of Petroleum Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Petroleum Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Well Control Pressure Operations Supervisor
Country of Origin: Vietnam
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Thailand
Approval Notice Date: July 25th, 2025
Processing Time: 13 months, 26 days
Case Summary:
The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to announce the EB-2 NIW approval for a petroleum engineering professional from Vietnam, currently serving as an MPD operations supervisor. His work focuses on developing and optimizing well control pressure techniques to enhance the safety, efficiency, and profitability of large-scale drilling operations—an endeavor with direct implications for energy security and economic growth in the United States.
With over a decade of experience in petroleum engineering, he has built an exceptional record that combines technical innovation with practical impact. His research addresses critical industry challenges such as wellbore stability, high-pressure/high-temperature drilling environments, and circulation loss mitigation. These advances are not only essential for oil and gas operations but also for expanding geothermal energy capacity.
His contributions are supported by:
- 9 peer-reviewed conference papers (3 first-authored) published in top industry venues
- 45 citations, reflecting the significant influence of his research in both academic and industry settings.
- At least 500 completed peer reviews for authoritative conferences, underscoring his leadership in quality control and knowledge advancement within his field.
In addition to his technical output, he has served on a prominent program committee, shaping the agenda for one of the industry’s most respected drilling technology conferences. His expertise has been sought globally, with his methodologies cited in studies tackling kick detection, pore pressure modeling, and well control in high-risk environments.
One of the recommendation letters included in the petition highlighted that “his innovative approaches to well control pressure have set new benchmarks in operational safety, offering solutions that have been widely adopted to prevent accidents and improve drilling efficiency.” This testimony reflects the trust and recognition he has earned among peers and industry leaders.
In preparing his petition, NAILG demonstrated how his skill set, publication record, and peer recognition positioned him to significantly advance U.S. interests in energy safety and efficiency. We also emphasized how his integration of machine learning into MPD systems—developing automated models for real-time risk prediction—offers a cutting-edge advantage in an industry where predictive capabilities can prevent costly and dangerous incidents.
With USCIS granting the NIW, he is now poised to continue driving innovations that safeguard drilling operations and support sustainable energy development in the United States. At NAILG, we are proud to have championed this petition and look forward to seeing his ongoing impact in the years ahead.