Success Story: NIW Approval for a Research Engineer in the Field of Civil Engineering from Iran Without RFE

Posted by wegreened on January 7, 2026 in NIW, Civil Engineering (Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering)

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On November 11^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Engineer in the Field of Civil Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Civil Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant (Ph.D. student)

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan

Approval Notice Date: November 11^th, 2025

Processing Time: 19 months, 22 days

Case Summary:

Our firm is pleased to share the approval of an EB-2 NIW petition for a research assistant in the field of civil engineering from Iran. Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team meticulously crafted a compelling petition that achieved approval in just over 19 months without an RFE.

With an M.S. in Civil Engineering (Road and Transportation), the client has established expertise in pavement structural modeling and high-level programming to develop advanced pavement analysis models. This work improves long-term pavement performance and resiliency against climate change effects—an endeavor that directly addresses critical national infrastructure challenges.

Research Impact and National Significance

By developing innovative pavement modeling approaches, the client's work enhances infrastructure resilience and road safety nationwide.

The research has earned validation through competitive funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

Impressive Research Record

The client has built an outstanding publication portfolio, including 7 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 as first author) in top-ranked venues. The research has earned 37 citations from scholars worldwide. The client has also completed at least 15 peer reviews for authoritative journals, demonstrating recognition as a highly regarded expert.

Expert Endorsements

We included 4 Letters of Recommendation from experts. One noted that:

"[The Client] holds a unique place in the field as [The Client]’s research focuses on current gaps in knowledge within the field. [The Client]’s research has therefore been used in the real world consistently."

We are honored to have supported this researcher and extend our sincere best wishes for continued success in advancing pavement analysis innovations that will protect American infrastructure and enhance road safety for generations to come.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%