Success Story: RFE Overcome! Brazilian Hardware Design Expert Secures NIW Approval with Our Support and Premium Service

 

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“I really appreciate the quality of the petition throughout the process. I am really satisfied with the deep knowledge of the attorneys handling the case, and although the response at times was not as fast as I wished, the quality was better than I expected. Thank you.”


On June 18th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer in the Field of Semiconductors (Approval Notice).


General Field: Semiconductors

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Country of Origin: Brazil

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: United Kingdom

Approval Notice Date: June 18th, 2025

Processing Time: 6 months, 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:          

Our firm is pleased to announce the approval of an I-140 EB2-NIW petition for our client, a researcher specializing in semiconductor design and optimization. Upon a comprehensive evaluation of his research achievements and future plans, our legal team concluded that his proposed endeavor carried substantial merit and national importance. With careful preparation and direct premium processing at the time of filing, the petition was approved despite receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE).

Review of Client’s Research and National Significance

The client’s proposed endeavor centers on designing advanced Image Signal Processor (ISP) architectures that integrate novel algorithms with custom hardware modules. These architectures are specifically tailored for high-throughput and low-latency image processing, which is crucial for real-world, high-speed applications such as autonomous driving and automated quality control in manufacturing.

NAILG demonstrated that this work directly aligns with the United States’ national goals of advancing critical and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and microelectronics. Through his unique approach, the client is advancing high-performance computing for visual systems, supporting national safety efforts, and industrial innovation. His research also contributes to the broader computer vision field, which underpins transformative technologies across healthcare, automotive, defense, and manufacturing.

Strong Record of Achievement and Professional Recognition

NAILG compiled and submitted comprehensive documentation of the client’s accomplishments and recognition within the field, including:

  • A scholarly portfolio of 2 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and 4 peer-reviewed conference papers, including publications in top-ranked engineering and computer science outlets.
  • A citation count of 21 according to Google Scholar, indicating his research’s growing impact on related scientific and engineering domains.
  • Major funding support from leading national science and technology organizations, including the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, validates both the merit and viability of his research.

Expert Testimonials Confirming National Importance

The petition included 2 letters of recommendation from respected experts in computer engineering and semiconductor design. These letters confirmed the critical role of the client’s contributions in the advancement of real-time image processing and their broader implications for U.S. national interests. One of the letters stated:

“By enabling ISPs to handle large-scale image data efficiently, his work not only strengthens the United States competitiveness in autonomous technology but also increases critical applications in electronic design automation tools and specialized hardware for AI.”

Overcoming RFE and Securing Swift Approval

Despite receiving an RFE, we responded promptly with robust supplementary documentation reinforcing the client’s qualifications and the importance of his proposed endeavor. Thanks to our team’s strategic handling of the petition and the client’s strong research profile, the petition was approved under direct premium processing.

We congratulate our client on this important milestone and look forward to his continued contributions to advanced semiconductor technologies and image processing architectures. This successful case reinforces NAILG’s commitment to helping outstanding researchers secure immigration benefits that align with their long-term scientific goals and the national interest of the United States.


História de Sucesso: RFE Superado! Especialista Brasileiro em Design de Hardware Conquista Aprovação do NIW com Nosso Suporte e Serviço Premium

Depoimento do Cliente:

“Eu realmente apreciei a qualidade da petição ao longo de todo o processo. Fiquei muito satisfeito com o profundo conhecimento dos advogados responsáveis pelo caso e, embora a resposta às vezes não fosse tão rápida quanto eu desejava, a qualidade foi melhor do que eu esperava. Obrigado.”

Em 18 de junho de 2025, recebemos outra aprovação EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) para um Engenheiro Sênior de Design de Hardware na área de semicondutores (Notificação de Aprovação).

Área Geral: Semicondutores
Cargo no Momento do Protocolo: Engenheiro Sênior de Design de Hardware
País de Origem: Brasil
País de Residência no Momento do Protocolo: Reino Unido
Data da Notificação de Aprovação: 18 de junho de 2025
Tempo de Processamento: 6 meses e 13 dias (Processamento Premium Solicitado)


Resumo do Caso:

Nossa firma tem o prazer de anunciar a aprovação de uma petição I-140 EB2-NIW para nosso cliente, um pesquisador especializado em design e otimização de semicondutores. Após uma avaliação abrangente de suas conquistas de pesquisa e planos futuros, nossa equipe jurídica concluiu que sua proposta de atuação possuía mérito substancial e grande importância nacional. Com preparação cuidadosa e protocolo em processamento premium direto, a petição foi aprovada, apesar da emissão de um Request for Evidence (RFE).

Análise da Pesquisa do Cliente e Sua Relevância Nacional

A proposta do cliente é focada no desenvolvimento de arquiteturas avançadas de Processadores de Sinais de Imagem (ISP) que integram novos algoritmos com módulos personalizados de hardware. Essas arquiteturas são projetadas especificamente para processamento de imagens de alta taxa e baixa latência, essencial para aplicações reais e de alta velocidade, como direção autônoma e controle de qualidade automatizado na manufatura.

O NAILG demonstrou que esse trabalho está diretamente alinhado com os objetivos nacionais dos Estados Unidos de promover tecnologias críticas e emergentes, incluindo inteligência artificial e microeletrônica. Por meio de sua abordagem singular, o cliente está impulsionando o alto desempenho computacional para sistemas visuais, apoiando esforços de segurança nacional e promovendo inovação industrial. Sua pesquisa também contribui para o campo mais amplo de visão computacional, que fundamenta tecnologias transformadoras nos setores de saúde, automotivo, defesa e manufatura.

Sólido Histórico de Realizações e Reconhecimento Profissional

O NAILG compilou e apresentou documentação abrangente das conquistas do cliente e de seu reconhecimento no campo, incluindo:

  • Um portfólio acadêmico com 2 artigos de periódico revisados por pares como primeiro autor e 4 artigos de conferência revisados por pares, incluindo publicações em veículos de destaque em engenharia e ciência da computação.

  • Um total de 21 citações segundo o Google Scholar, demonstrando o impacto crescente de sua pesquisa em áreas científicas e de engenharia relacionadas.

  • Apoio financeiro significativo de importantes agências nacionais de ciência e tecnologia, incluindo a CAPES e o CNPq, validando tanto o mérito quanto a viabilidade de sua pesquisa.

Testemunhos de Especialistas Confirmando a Importância Nacional

A petição incluiu 2 cartas de recomendação de especialistas respeitados em engenharia de computação e design de semicondutores. Essas cartas confirmaram o papel crítico das contribuições do cliente no avanço do processamento de imagens em tempo real e suas implicações para os interesses nacionais dos EUA. Uma das cartas afirmou:

“Ao permitir que ISPs processem grandes volumes de dados de imagem de forma eficiente, seu trabalho não apenas fortalece a competitividade dos Estados Unidos em tecnologia autônoma, mas também amplia aplicações essenciais em ferramentas de automação de design eletrônico e hardware especializado para IA.”

Superando o RFE e Garantindo Aprovação Rápida

Apesar de ter recebido um RFE, respondemos prontamente com documentação suplementar robusta reforçando as qualificações do cliente e a importância de sua proposta de atuação. Graças ao manejo estratégico da petição por nossa equipe e ao forte perfil de pesquisa do cliente, a petição foi aprovada sob processamento premium direto.

Parabenizamos nosso cliente por esta conquista importante e aguardamos suas contribuições contínuas para tecnologias avançadas de semicondutores e arquiteturas de processamento de imagem. Este caso bem-sucedido reforça o compromisso do NAILG em ajudar pesquisadores excepcionais a obter benefícios imigratórios que estejam alinhados com seus objetivos científicos de longo prazo e com o interesse nacional dos Estados Unidos.

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