A recent post on 1Point3Acres shared the successful approval of a National Interest Waiver (NIW) application without independent recommendation letters. The application was submitted by a candidate with a background in environmental engineering and received approval on May 27, 2026, after a processing time of 33 business days.
Key Details:
- Application submitted: July 3, 2025
- Approval received: May 27, 2026
- Total processing time: 33 business days
- No independent recommendation letters were provided; two dependent letters were included.
The applicant noted that their citation count was low, with only 45 citations primarily from previous research in chemistry, and only one recent paper with no citations at the time of application. The law firm handling the case, WG, offered a unique approval or refund policy, which contributed to the applicant’s confidence in the process. This case serves as an encouraging example for others pursuing NIW applications, particularly those with similar circumstances.
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Source: 1Point3Acres User