Success Story: Electric Power Engineering Research Supporting Renewable Grid Integration Earns NIW Approval

Posted by wegreened on July 21, 2026 in Electrical Engineering (Electronic Engineering, Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor, Microwave, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Communication Engineering), NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

"I'm very happy with the process."

On May 27^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Energy Technology Researcher in the Field of Electric Power Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electric Power Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Energy Technology Researcher

Country of Origin: France

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: May 27^th, 2026

Processing Time: 24 months, 3 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) represented an energy technology researcher from France whose work in electric power engineering centered on simulating, modeling, and optimizing grid integration dynamics to support the transition toward renewable energy. The client held advanced training in electrical engineering and had built specialized expertise in power engineering, transmission systems, distribution systems, renewable energy integration, and distributed energy resource control.

The petition emphasized the client’s strong record of technical contribution:

12 peer-reviewed journal articles, 23 conference articles, and 1 book chapter
565 citations
At least 28 completed peer reviews
M.S. in electrical engineering

A key part of the petition focused on the client’s influence beyond his own projects. Independent researchers relied on his work to advance power system modeling, dynamic adaptive protection for distribution systems, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, smart grid test feeders, and grid stability research. These examples showed that his methods have served as valuable tools for researchers working on reliable renewable energy integration.

We also highlighted the client’s work at a national laboratory and the fact that his research had received support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This evidence helped show that his contributions aligned with U.S. interests in grid modernization, renewable energy deployment, energy storage, and power system resilience.

After 24 months and 3 days of processing, USCIS approved the I-140 NIW petition on May 27th, 2026. We are proud to have assisted this client in securing NIW approval and supporting his continued contributions to electric power engineering, renewable energy integration, and resilient grid technologies in the United States.

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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%