Success Story: A Chinese Senior Software Developer Secure NIW Success Without Receiving Any RFEs

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“Thanks to Chen Immigration Attorneys for their outstanding support with my NIW petition. Their expertise and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and led to fast approval. I couldn’t have achieved this without their team.”

On January 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Software Developer in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Software Developer

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: January 18^th, 202

Processing Time: 9 months, 13 days

Case Summary:

The client, who holds a Ph.D. in computer science, recently secured approval of an I-140 petition under the National Interest Waiver (NIW) category. The petition highlighted the client’s proposed endeavor of developing an intelligent reading system based on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This system aims to improve comprehension and accessibility of articles, books, and educational materials, thereby enhancing efficiency and understanding for readers across educational and professional contexts.

Currently employed as a senior software developer, the client continues to conduct research and develop tools that merge natural language processing, machine learning, and data mining into practical applications for improving reading comprehension. The NIW petition established that this work carries both substantial merit and national importance, particularly given the growing role of AI in education and the urgent need for innovative solutions to improve literacy outcomes.

The client has built a strong record of scholarly contributions in computer science, with 1 peer-reviewed journal article, 7 conference articles (including 4 first-authored papers), and 1 first-authored preprint. Collectively, these publications have been cited 27 times according to Google Scholar, reflecting their influence and recognition in the field. In addition, the client has completed at least 2 formal peer reviews for authoritative venues, underscoring professional standing as a trusted expert whose evaluations guide the advancement of computer science research.

To further demonstrate impact, the petition included two letters of recommendation from independent experts who emphasized the originality and importance of the client’s work.

“Ensuring that [Client’s] work proceeds is thus important not only to the field but also to the United States.”

These letters helped confirm that the client’s contributions have had a measurable effect on the research community and on practical applications of AI in education.

By showing that the client is well-positioned to advance this proposed endeavor, with a strong track record of research, peer recognition, and ongoing work in a critical area of technology, the petition successfully met the NIW requirements. On this basis, USCIS granted approval of the I-140 petition, allowing the client to continue advancing innovations that align with national priorities in artificial intelligence and education.

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