Success Stories: EB-2 NIW Approval for Optics and Photonics Expert from Bangladesh
Client’s Testimonial:
“I am satisfied with my attorney, as they carefully evaluated my profile and prepared the case accordingly. More specifically, the attorney team looked at my strong points, such as publications, peer review experience, and listed future prospects of my research work in the US.”
On August 1st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Field of Optics and Photonics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Optics and Photonics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Country of Origin: Bangladesh
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Florida
Approval Notice Date: August 1st, 2025
Processing Time: 14 months, 4 days
Case Summary:
NAILG is delighted to announce the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a graduate teaching assistant from Bangladesh specializing in optics and photonics. The petition was filed on May 28, 2024, and approved on August 1, 2025.
The client’s research focuses on developing advanced solid-core and hollow-core optical fiber technologies for cutting-edge sensor systems and high-power laser transmission. This work holds critical applications in biosensing, next-generation telecommunications, and high-power laser systems—fields that directly impact national infrastructure, technological competitiveness, and public welfare.
Over the course of his career, the client has authored six peer-reviewed journal articles and five conference papers, with several publications ranking among the most highly cited in the field of engineering for their year of publication. His work has been cited 364 times, demonstrating its significant influence, and he has completed at least 40 peer reviews for prestigious journals.
In addition to a strong record of scholarly contributions, the client’s research has attracted notable recognition from independent experts.
One recommender wrote:
“[Client’s] designs have not only advanced the field of photonic crystal fiber-based sensing but have also served as the foundation for multiple innovative devices that are now being explored for both biomedical and industrial applications.”
Such endorsements reinforced our argument that his expertise is not only rare but also indispensable to ongoing innovation in the U.S.
In the petition, NAILG demonstrated that his work addresses areas identified by the National Science and Technology Council as critical and emerging technologies, making it a matter of both substantial merit and national importance. We also established that his proven track record, technical expertise, and strategic research plans position him uniquely to advance these fields in the United States.
This case underscores NAILG’s commitment to securing approvals for clients whose research advances the frontiers of science and technology while directly benefiting the nation’s economy and security. With this approval, our client can continue developing innovative optical fiber solutions that will shape the future of telecommunications, sensing, and photonics.