Success Story: An Associate Professor Secured NIW Approval Swiftly with Premium Processing Service

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Economics (Business, Finance), NIW

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On February 13^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Economics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Economics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor

Approval Notice Date: February 13^th, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 4 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

With NAILG’s guidance, an economics researcher has earned EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for her impactful contributions to advancing the understanding of migration and its socioeconomic effects on local and regional markets. Holding a Ph.D. in Economics, she has built a strong record of scholarship addressing the pressing challenges of economic development, labor markets, and international cooperation.

Her proposed endeavor focuses on studying migration to determine its socioeconomic effects in order to generate benefits for local and regional communities, strengthen international cooperation, and contribute to economic development. By integrating theory-based and empirical analysis, her work provides policymakers and researchers with evidence-based strategies to optimize the benefits of migration and mitigate associated challenges. These advances strengthen labor market planning, enhance economic stability, and support inclusive community development.

The importance of this research is further reflected in its direct relevance to both economic policy and public well-being. Her findings inform approaches to managing demographic shifts, strengthening workforce resilience, and shaping long-term strategies for sustainable growth.

The client has also established a substantial record of academic contributions. She has authored five peer-reviewed journal articles (four first-authored), one accepted peer-reviewed article, and five first-authored book chapters. Her work has been cited 14 times, underscoring recognition of her expertise within the field of economics.

Experts in the field have also highlighted the broader value of her contributions. As one recommender explained:
“When this is taken into consideration with her work on the impacts of migration of economic development, it is clear that [Client’s] work is of great value to the field and that she is an irreplaceable presence in the research sphere.”

This NIW approval demonstrates both the national relevance of her research and the strength of the petition prepared by NAILG. With this success, she is positioned to continue advancing economics research that generates benefits for local and regional communities while strengthening international cooperation and economic development. NAILG is proud to have supported this case and looks forward to her continued contributions.

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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%