Success Story: Our Expert Team Helped a Postdoctoral Research Associate From Uganda Secure NIW Victory Without RFE

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Macromolecular Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering), NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for your help and guidance throughout the process.”

On January 28^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Chemical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Chemical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: Uganda

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: January 28^th, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 16 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to announce the approval of another I-140 NIW petition prepared by our team.

The client holds a Ph.D. in chemical and life science engineering and is an expert in chemical engineering. The proposed endeavor focuses on analyzing the failure mechanisms that contribute to the degradation of lithium-ion battery performance and developing solutions to mitigate these effects in order to create longer-lasting batteries. This line of research carries substantial merit and national importance, as it directly supports the advancement of energy-efficient and durable energy storage systems, critical for renewable energy integration, electric vehicles, and reducing U.S. reliance on fossil fuels.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance
The client’s work addresses urgent challenges in the rapidly growing battery sector, a field projected to expand into a multi-billion-dollar industry. By improving the efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness of lithium-ion batteries, the client’s research contributes to strengthening U.S. energy security, supporting renewable power adoption, and bolstering national competitiveness in advanced manufacturing. These contributions align with national priorities in clean energy generation and storage.

Evidence of Accomplishments
The petition highlighted the client’s academic and professional accomplishments, including:

8 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 2 first-authored)
9 abstracts (including 3 first-authored)
152 citations to the client’s published body of work

These achievements underscore the originality and impact of the client’s research. By demonstrating both scientific innovation and practical applications, the client has established a strong record of influence within the field.

NIW Approval and Outlook
By presenting this evidence, we successfully demonstrated that the client’s proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, that the client is well-positioned to advance it, and that it is in the best interest of the United States to waive the job offer requirement.

We are proud to have assisted in securing this approval and look forward to the continued contributions of the client’s groundbreaking research in chemical engineering and advanced energy storage.

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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%