Success Stories: A PhD Student in the Field of Electrical Engineering Successfully Received His NIW Petition Approval with Our Assistance

Client’s Testimonial:

“Yeah, I am also honored to be approved with your help!”

On February 21^st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Virginia

Approval Notice Date: February 21^st, 2025

Processing Time: 7 months, 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Our client, a distinguished Ph.D. researcher in electrical engineering, enlisted our expertise to support his National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. Recognizing the profound impact of his work, we conducted a thorough evaluation of his credentials and affirmed his strong candidacy for USCIS approval.

He has made significant advancements in coil structure innovation, modeling processes, and optimization methodologies. His research stands at the forefront of wireless power transfer technology, offering groundbreaking solutions for the efficient and widespread adoption of convenient charging systems. With direct applications in energy efficiency and grid integration, his work is shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions.

He has authored 12 publications, including four peer-reviewed journal articles (one as the first author) and eight conference papers (two as the first author). His work, published in two highly ranked journals, has been cited 123 times, reflecting its impact in the electrical engineering community. Additionally, he has been invited to conduct at least 18 reviews to date and has received 2 letters of recommendation from fellow experts in his field of expertise. One of the excerpts from the same is mentioned below:

“Without a doubt, [client’s] research has made significant progress in the field of electrical engineering. His transmitter coil design, which addresses the critical challenge of misalignment, coupled with his optimization process, has significantly improved the efficiency and spatial freedom of wireless charging systems. All of this makes him a valuable asset to the field, and considering his impressive history of research contributions, there is a virtual guarantee that he continues to drive further progress in electrical engineering if he is adequately supported in his efforts.”

His future work will also focus on high-frequency core loss measurement techniques, innovative single-stage DC/AC microinverter topologies, and contributing to premier academic publications. His research holds transformative potential across high-tech industries, including electric vehicles (EVs), biomedical technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), and consumer electronics, fostering next-generation high-efficiency power conversion solutions.

Through our meticulous approach, we successfully demonstrated our client’s indispensable contributions to his field, securing a robust foundation for his NIW petition. His journey exemplifies the intersection of expertise, innovation, and dedication in advancing electrical engineering and sustainable energy technologies. This success further underscores our proficiency in effectively presenting our clients’ contributions to USCIS for NIW approval. Thus, he received his approval even after waiting for a long time. We appreciate his trust in the North America Immigration Law Group and wish him continued success in his field.

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