Success Stories: EB-2 NIW Approval for Civil Engineering Expert Advancing Fire-Resistant Structures

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Civil Engineering (Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering), NIW

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On February 27^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Civil Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Civil Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor

Country of Origin: Iran

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iran

Approval Notice Date: February 27^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 3 months, 17 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is proud to announce the EB-2 NIW approval of a civil engineering expert from Iran whose research is transforming how the U.S. designs and evaluates fire-resistant structures. His proposed endeavor focuses on advancing structural fire engineering frameworks and generating essential technical data to inform performance-based building codes, contributions that directly improve public safety while reducing the devastating economic and environmental impact of fires.

By minimizing structural destruction and curbing the release of hazardous substances into the air, his research mitigates both immediate risks to communities and the long-term health effects of air pollution. This dual focus highlights the broad societal value of his work: safeguarding lives, strengthening resilience in the built environment, and promoting sustainability.

The client’s accomplishments demonstrate a proven capacity to carry this work forward:

21 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 7 as first author.
10 peer-reviewed conference papers.
307 citations, reflecting strong influence in the research community.
At least 35 peer reviews for respected scientific journals.
Serving as a scientific committee member underscores recognition of his expertise.

This track record places him in an excellent position to continue advancing high-impact research in the United States, ensuring that fire safety engineering evolves in ways that protect both people and the environment.

With NAILG’s tailored petition strategy, USCIS recognized the national importance and substantial merit of his work, granting approval of his NIW petition. This success reflects not only the strength of his credentials but also the effectiveness of NAILG’s strategic guidance in presenting his case. Together, these efforts pave the way for his continued contributions to shaping a safer, more resilient, and more sustainable future in the United States.

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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%