Chilean Engineer Secures EB-2 NIW Approval with Consulting Practice Plans
An immigration lawyer at Colombo & Hurd helped secure an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) for a Chilean engineer who specializes in liquefied natural gas and power generation. The client, with over sixteen years of experience, plans to start an independent consulting practice in Texas or Louisiana after obtaining permanent residency.
The engineer's expertise is critical to maintaining the safe and efficient operation of LNG facilities, which play a growing role in U.S. energy security. His proposed endeavor aims to improve plant performance, protect workers, and reduce operational disruptions.
To show national importance, the response described the consulting practice's focus on safer, more efficient LNG operations and explained how it supports U.S. energy priorities. A detailed business plan was submitted, along with a letter from a regional chamber of commerce highlighting the value the client's work would bring to the local community.