Success Story: Our Firm Helped An Indian Senior Business Analyst Achieve NIW Success with Premium Processing Despite RFE
Client’s Testimonial:
“I am incredibly grateful to Team NAILG for their outstanding support and expertise throughout my NIW petition process. They took the time to truly understand the granular and multifaceted nature of my work and helped me present a well-aligned, compelling case that accurately reflected my professional achievements. Their patience in addressing all my questions, along with their thoughtful guidance and valuable suggestions, made a significant difference and made the process both engaging and successful.”
On June 2nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Business Analyst in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Mechanical Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Business Analyst
Country of Origin: India
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas
Approval Notice Date: June 2nd, 2025
Processing Time: 6 months, 21 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
We are delighted to share that North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) has secured the approval of an I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a distinguished mechanical engineering researcher. The client, who currently works as a senior business analyst in the private sector, received the USCIS approval after a Request for Evidence (RFE) and within approximately 6 months and 21 days of filing.
Pioneering Research in Sustainable Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Our client’s proposed endeavor focuses on the development of sustainable natural fiber-reinforced composite materials for high-performance applications. This work incorporates state-of-the-art material fabrication, advanced characterization techniques, and analytical modeling to enhance structural efficiency while reducing environmental impacts. The research has direct applications across the sustainable energy, automotive, and aerospace industries, sectors critical to U.S. technological and environmental advancement.
By targeting the design phase of product development, where the majority of a product’s lifetime emissions are determined, our client’s work offers transformative potential for emissions reduction and environmentally responsible engineering practices. The petition emphasized how this research directly supports national sustainability goals, including carbon neutrality and energy innovation.
Scholarly Contributions and Scientific Influence
To support the NIW petition, we highlighted the client’s consistent academic productivity and growing impact in the field:
- 29 peer-reviewed journal articles,
- 9 peer-reviewed conference articles,
- 5 conference abstracts, 7 book chapters, 1 authored book, and 1 granted patent,
- 212 citations to her published body of work, demonstrating broad academic influence,
- Peer review service for at least 7 scientific journals.
Several of the client’s journal articles were recognized among the top 10–20% most-cited in their fields and years of publication, illustrating the originality and practical significance of her research. Her work has also been cited by other researchers applying her methods to material innovation in transportation and biodegradable composites.
Strong Foundation for Future Impact
The petition established that the client is exceptionally well-positioned to continue advancing her proposed endeavor. Her academic training in mechanical engineering, along with her expertise in finite element analysis, product design, and rapid prototyping, supports her ability to lead innovation in composite material science. Her current role in industry complements her research trajectory and illustrates her ongoing commitment to developing sustainable solutions in high-demand sectors.
A Strategic Victory for a Promising Innovator
This case required strategic legal planning to respond effectively to an RFE and demonstrate national benefit and individual merit under the Dhanasar framework. Our team at NAILG compiled comprehensive evidence and structured the petition to emphasize our client’s critical contributions to U.S. sustainability goals and technological advancement.
We are proud to have supported this accomplished engineer and look forward to the lasting impact of her work on the future of sustainable materials and environmental innovation in the United States.