Success Story: A Chinese Postdoctoral Research Associate Gets NIW Approval with Our Expert Team’s Assistance

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Advanced Manufacturing, NIW

On February 24^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Advanced Manufacturing (Approval Notice).

General Field: Advanced Manufacturing

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: February 24^th, 2025

Processing Time: 9 months, 18 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a highly skilled expert in mechanical engineering whose work is advancing the field of advanced manufacturing.

Holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, our client conducts research that directly supports the evolution of the modern manufacturing industry, with applications ranging from industrial production to innovative product development.

The client has published 15 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 4 as first author, and 4 peer-reviewed conference articles, one of them first-authored. Collectively, his research has been cited 795 times, underscoring the recognition and influence of his work within the global mechanical engineering community. In addition, he has completed at least 35 reviews for respected journals, further establishing his reputation as a trusted evaluator of research in advanced manufacturing.

In support of the petition, we also highlighted two strong recommendation letters from leading experts in the field, who attested to the originality and significance of his contributions. These letters emphasized the importance of his ongoing research for advancing additive manufacturing techniques and ensuring that precision engineering continues to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector. One recommender noted:

“In view of [Client’s] rigorous training and recognized authority, alongside his success in developing monitoring and control systems for additive manufacturing, it is clear that he is highly skilled and yields impressive outcomes when he applies his skills to advanced manufacturing research.”

Through carefully documenting his record of publication, citations, peer reviews, and expert support, we demonstrated that his work has both substantial merit and national importance. USCIS agreed, and his NIW petition was approved in less than 10 months.

We congratulate this accomplished researcher on this important milestone and look forward to seeing his future contributions drive innovation in advanced manufacturing. At NAILG, we are proud to have supported his successful petition and remain committed to assisting outstanding professionals in securing immigration pathways that allow them to continue their impactful work in the United States.

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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%