Success Stories: NIW Approval Secured for an Assistant Teaching Professor with Direct Premium Processing
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On September 2nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Teaching Professor in the field of Industrial Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Industrial Engineering
Position at the Time of Filing: Assistant Teaching Professor
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Indiana
Approval Notice Date: September 2nd, 2025
Processing Time: 3 months, 26 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to share the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for an assistant teaching professor from Sri Lanka in the field of industrial engineering. At the time of filing, the client was engaged in research and teaching focused on sustainable development strategies for businesses and organizations. With direct premium processing, the petition was approved with our help, and the client secured success despite receiving an RFE.
Proposed Endeavor: Developing Sustainable Environmental and Economic Models
The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on creating sustainable environmental and economic models to help businesses and organizations balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity. Her work develops evidence-based frameworks that address issues such as pollution prevention, waste management, and environmental justice. By advancing sustainable industrial practices, her research provides tools to improve public health, reduce environmental impacts, and support U.S. economic resilience.
Notable Achievements Supporting the Petition
In support of this NIW petition, NAILG highlighted the client’s strong record of accomplishments, including:
- The client earned a Ph.D. in engineering and built expertise in industrial engineering, sustainability, and statistical data analysis.
- A substantial publication record with 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 peer-reviewed conference papers, 1 abstract, and 4 book chapters, covering topics such as environmental justice, pollution prevention, and sustainable waste management.
- Her research has been cited 41 times, demonstrating its growing impact on the field of industrial engineering.
- The client’s contributions include advancing environmental justice screening tools, developing plant-based water treatment methods, and modeling the environmental and economic impacts of waste and e-commerce systems. These innovations are widely cited and have strengthened strategies for sustainability and pollution mitigation.
- Her work has received support from the S. Environmental Protection Agency, reflecting its national importance and alignment with pressing U.S. environmental priorities.
Recognition and Expert Support:
We also include two letters from independent experts highlighting the influence of her contributions. One letter stated:
“[The Client]’s research makes a powerful contribution to environmental justice and industrial engineering by providing data-driven strategies for identifying and addressing inequities in pollution exposure. Her work empowers communities, informs policy, and advances the broader goal of environmental equity in the United States.”
NIW Approval and Outlook
The approval of this NIW petition demonstrates both the national importance of the client’s work and her ability to continue advancing it. NAILG is proud to have represented this accomplished researcher. Her ongoing work in industrial engineering will help shape sustainable development strategies that protect public health, reduce pollution, and support balanced economic growth in the United States.