Success Story: NIW Approved Despite RFE: Postdoctoral Research Associate from China Secures Success via Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in NIW, Water Resources Engineering

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“I’d like to express my great gratitude to the WeGreen team during the preparation. Their framework and workflow are effective and efficient for me to organize and streamline my case. I’m very glad to see the case get approved!”

On September 12^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Water Resources Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Water Resources Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: September 12^th, 2025

Processing Time: 6 months, 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We prepared an I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition that reflects the high regard held for a civil engineering expert specializing in water resources. Our team, drawing on extensive experience and a record of success, carefully assembled a petition that underscored the importance and influence of the client’s work.

Holding a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Statistics, the client’s proposed endeavor focuses on advancing hydrological models to provide more accurate and timely forecasts of extreme events. By strengthening predictive accuracy, this research directly contributes to saving lives, protecting infrastructure, and minimizing the economic and social consequences of natural disasters.

We highlighted that the client’s work addresses a matter of clear national importance, given the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Accurate forecasting and improved water resource management are essential to disaster mitigation and climate resilience in the United States.

To demonstrate scholarly excellence, we documented a strong record of academic achievement: 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 2 first-authored and 2 co-first-authored) and 7 abstracts (3 first-authored). This body of work has already accumulated 30 citations, showing its adoption and influence among peers. In addition, the client has completed at least 17 peer reviews for respected journals in the field, confirming recognized standing as a trusted expert.

Despite receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE), the petition was ultimately approved under Premium Processing, validating the strength of the client’s record and the national significance of the proposed endeavor. We are proud to have supported this case and wish the client continued success in advancing research that strengthens disaster preparedness and resilience.

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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%