Success Story: NAILG Obtains NIW Approval Without RFE Under 3 Months for Iranian Systems Control Engineer

Case Summary:     

A systems control engineer specializing in autonomous robotics has successfully obtained EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval through NAILG. His research focuses on developing multi-objective simultaneous controllers for networks of autonomous robots to improve productivity, enhance product quality, and ensure worker safety by performing hazardous tasks. This success demonstrates both the national significance of his contributions and NAILG’s expertise in presenting highly technical research in a compelling legal framework.

Advancing Safety and Efficiency Through Intelligent Robotics
With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems), the petitioner has applied his expertise in systems control engineering to tackle the growing need for safe, intelligent automation in industrial environments. His work on robust and cooperative control systems for multi-robot networks supports the development of autonomous technologies that can reduce workplace injuries, increase precision, and streamline operations across sectors such as aerospace, manufacturing, and transportation. By creating frameworks that optimize performance under multiple simultaneous objectives, his research directly contributes to advancing U.S. competitiveness in automation and robotics innovation.

Scholarly Achievements and Influence
 The petitioner has published three peer-reviewed journal articles (two as first author) and three peer-reviewed conference papers, which have collectively been cited 47 times by researchers worldwide. His studies in simultaneous stabilization and multi-objective control have introduced more efficient methods of solving complex engineering problems using convex optimization and fuzzy control. These advancements have become influential reference points in systems control literature, earning citations in research addressing nonlinear dynamics, hybrid control, and robust performance analysis.

Expert Recognition and Field Impact
 Endorsements from leading control engineers emphasize the national and industrial relevance of his work. One recommender wrote:

“Throughout his work, [Client] demonstrates the extent to which systems control engineering influences the trajectory of technological evolution. His research plays a critical role in the nation’s ability to create self-sufficient automated systems, which are becoming the standard in industries like transportation, aerospace, and manufacturing.”

His research, supported by rigorous mathematical design and validation, bridges the gap between theoretical modeling and real-world implementation, a key factor in sustaining innovation within the nation’s automation ecosystem.

NIW Approval and Outlook
 NAILG effectively demonstrated that the petitioner’s contributions to robotics control systems carry both substantial merit and national importance, meeting the NIW standard under Matter of Dhanasar. His work addresses critical national priorities, including workplace safety, industrial efficiency, and technological leadership in autonomous systems. The approval of his NIW petition reaffirms NAILG’s commitment to representing engineers and scientists whose research strengthens the United States’ innovation and workforce safety.