Success Story: NIW Approved Despite RFE! Our Expert Team Secured NIW Approval for a Visiting Assistant Professor
Client’s Testimonial:
“Excellent. They meet more than expectations.”
On August 28th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Field of Applied Mathematics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Applied Mathematics
Position at the Time of Filing: Visiting Assistant Professor
Country of Origin: Nepal
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: August 28th, 2025
Processing Time: 20 months, 24 days
Case Summary
We are pleased to share another approval for one of our clients whose I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition was approved after initially receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE).
With a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, this client has developed advanced expertise in applying deterministic and stochastic models to understand the interaction of human and natural systems. His proposed endeavor focuses on improving the modeling of infectious diseases, predicting epidemic trends, and evaluating disease control strategies, which directly support public health preparedness and resilience.
In support of the petition, we highlighted the client’s academic record and research accomplishments, including 4 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles. His research has been cited 15 times according to Google Scholar, showing recognition by peers and influence in his field. Additionally, he has contributed to advancing scholarship through at least 19 reviews for respected journals, a responsibility reserved for experts recognized for their subject-matter authority.
The client’s research contributions are further validated by significant funding, including support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), a major organization that backs projects with strong health and societal impact.
To strengthen the petition, we also included four letters of recommendation from independent experts and collaborators, who emphasized the novelty, applicability, and importance of his work.
“[Client] is genuinely operating at the top of his field and is well-positioned to continue making significant contributions that shape the field of applied mathematics and improve public health responses.”
Ultimately, USCIS recognized that his proposed research has substantial merit and national importance, and that he is well-positioned to advance this work. On this basis, his NIW petition was approved on August 28, 2025, less than two years after filing.
This case demonstrates how even applicants with relatively modest citation records can succeed under the NIW category when their work is clearly tied to solving nationally important problems and supported by strong expert testimony.