Success Stories: NAILG Secures NIW Approval for a Chinese Senior Mechanical Engineer I in the Field of Mechanical Engineering Without Any RFE

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On January 23^rd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Mechanical Engineer I in the field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Arizona

Approval Notice Date: January 23^rd, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 24 days

Case Summary:

Our client, a senior mechanical engineer I with a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, hired the North America Immigration Law Group to assist with filing an I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. After going through his credentials, we discovered that his proposed endeavor is to address the challenges of heat management, structural integrity, and fluid dynamics within high-performance semiconductor manufacturing chambers for designing and optimizing solutions to enhance the performance, reliability, and efficiency of semiconductor fabrication processes.

We also noted that he has established an impressive track record of success throughout his career. He has published 11 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 of them first-authored), 4 peer-reviewed conference articles (1 of them first-authored), and 1 first-authored preprint. According to Google Scholar, his work has been cited 104 times, demonstrating the significant recognition and influence of his research within the field of mechanical engineering.

Besides, his study has been supported by funding from the National Natural Science Funds of China (NSFC), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). This funding supports projects that advance scientific and technological innovation for societal benefit. Accordingly, his research contributes to these efforts by tackling critical challenges in heat management, structural integrity, and fluid dynamics within semiconductor chambers.

Moreover, his expertise in the multiscale simulation of solid and fluid mechanics, the durability analysis of structural materials, and data-driven modeling of material properties have earned him regular invitations to conduct peer reviews for esteemed journals in the field. To date, he has completed at least 5 such reviews.

He has also received 2 recommendation letters from fellow experts, affirming that his strong research record has positioned him well to continue advancing his proposed endeavor.

Given his strong research record in a field that significantly benefits U.S. interests, our client has demonstrated clear eligibility for an NIW. As a result, USCIS approved his petition in just 2 months and 24 days, also thanks to the premium processing service. We sincerely thank our team and our client for their diligent collaboration throughout the process. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

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