Success Stories: Industrial Engineering Specialist from China Advances Research in the U.S. with NIW Approval, Thanks to NAILG

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in General Engineering (Industrial Engineering), NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for your support throughout this process—it’s been greatly appreciated!”

On November 20^th, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Specialist in the Field of Industrial Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Industrial Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Specialist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: November 20^th, 2024

Processing Time: 7 months, 29 days

Case Summary:

Wanting to further his research in the U.S., a Senior Specialist contacted us for help with his National Interest Waiver (NIW) application. With over 32,000 successful cases, we have the expertise to navigate USCIS decisions. We guided him through the process, ensuring he met all the requirements before preparing his petition for smooth approval.

Upon review, we found that he holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and has authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 as the lead author. With 47 citations on Google Scholar, his research has made a significant impact and is highly valued within the industrial engineering community. Apart from that, he has been regularly invited to peer-review for prestigious conferences and has completed at least 6 reviews, reflecting his recognition as knowledgeable in his field.

As a leading expert in industrial engineering, he aims to develop advanced mathematical models for financial risk management, customer behavior modeling, and business strategy optimization. His work focuses on leveraging data-driven decision-making, reducing operational costs, and enhancing personalized experiences. His work is vital for driving the use of data analytics and machine learning in the financial industry, thereby driving the U.S. economy through enhanced decision-making and improved business outcomes.

With all these impressive qualifications, we are thrilled to have assisted him in securing his NIW approval from the USCIS. We thank him for his trust in our team and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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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%