Success Stories: With Our Excellent Case Preparation, NAILG Wins NIW Approval for a Post-doctoral Research Associate in Aerospace Engineering

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On February 21^st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Post-doctoral Research Associate in the field of Aerospace Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Aerospace Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Post-doctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: Belgium

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Arizona

Approval Notice Date: February 21^st, 2025

Processing Time: 15 months, 15 days

Case Summary:

A postdoctoral research associate approached North America Immigration Law Group to file a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition on his behalf. With a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering and extensive expertise in his field, he entrusted our firm to guide him through the process and help secure his approval. After carefully reviewing his credentials, we were confident in our ability to present a strong case. We applied our strategic legal approach to demonstrate his qualifications and the significance of his work.

Research Summary:

Our client’s research in aerospace engineering focuses on advancing the understanding of laminar-turbulent transition and developing user-friendly software for designing high-speed technologies. His work is particularly valuable in addressing global challenges such as reducing aviation-related carbon emissions and advancing hypersonic technology, both of which are crucial for U.S. national security. With expertise in fluid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics, he contributes to the development of high-speed systems for both civilian and military applications.

Publications, Citations, and Funding:

At the time of filing, our client had published 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 of which he authored as the first author. His work has already received 137 citations, demonstrating its recognition and influence in the field.

Given the national significance of his research, he secured funding from major institutions, including the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), Hypersonic Vehicle Simulation Institute (HVSI), the National Science Foundation (NSF), Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the U.S. Department of Defense’s High-Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP). This funding supports research initiatives that enhance U.S. national security, advance aerospace technology, and contribute to military and civilian applications.

Supporting Recommendation Letters:

To strengthen his EB-2 NIW petition, we included four letters of recommendation from respected researchers in the field. These letters confirmed the groundbreaking nature of his work and highlighted the impact of his research on related studies worldwide. One excerpt out of those is mentioned below:

“[Client’s] research is essential for further developments in hypersonic technology, including missiles and vehicles. Of the numerous requirements of hypersonic technology development, the ability to accurately predict the transition location and, therefore, the surface heating rate to a vehicle or other hypersonic technology is essential. [Client’s] work on stability and transition is therefore essential for the development of aerospace technology, whether for (hypersonic/supersonic) passenger transport, for military purposes or space exploration.”

With our dedicated assistance, our client successfully secured his I-140 NIW approval without receiving a request for evidence. We sincerely appreciate his trust in our firm and are proud to have played a role in his success.

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