Success Story: NIW Approved Without RFE! Our Team Helped a Researcher from China Secure Approval

On January 6^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Researcher in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Approval Notice).

General Field: Artificial Intelligence

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher

Country of Origin: China

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: China

Approval Notice Date: January 6^th, 2025

Processing Time: 12 months, 2 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)

Case Summary:

At North America Immigration Law Group, we take great pride in helping innovators in emerging technologies secure U.S. immigration approvals that allow them to continue advancing national priorities. We are pleased to share the story of a talented computer scientist who recently received an I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval, recognizing his critical contributions to artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision research.

Client Background and Field

Our client holds a B.E. in computer science and engineering and is an expert in artificial intelligence, particularly in computer vision and deep learning. His proposed endeavor focuses on developing novel AI algorithms for computer vision—technologies that enhance medical image processing, point cloud analysis for autonomous driving, and computer image processing. These advances are vital for improving healthcare diagnostics, enhancing transportation safety, and increasing automation efficiency across industries of national importance.

Petition Strategy and Key Highlights

We demonstrated his exceptional standing through:

1 peer-reviewed journal article (co-first-authored) and 8 conference proceedings (with 4 first- or co-first-authored) published in top-tier venues in AI and computer vision.
A total of 315 citations, reflecting widespread global reliance on his research.
25 completed peer reviews for prestigious international conferences, confirming his recognition as a trusted authority in the AI research community.

Recommendation Letters and Expert Endorsements

The petition was further supported by four strong recommendation letters from leading researchers in artificial intelligence, including both independent and collaborative experts.

“In conclusion, considering the value presented by his work in improving the capabilities of 3D reconstruction models, halting [Client’s] research would be damaging to the innovation and economic growth of the manufacturing industry. It is therefore within the interests of the United States to allow [Client’s] research to continue.”

These letters attested to the client’s originality, influence, and ongoing potential to produce high-impact innovations that advance U.S. scientific and technological objectives.

Case Outcome

Through careful documentation and strategic presentation, we successfully demonstrated that the client’s continued work holds substantial merit and national importance, that he is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor, and that waiving the job offer requirement is beneficial to the United States.

We are proud to have supported this outstanding AI researcher in his immigration journey and look forward to his continued contributions to the development of next-generation intelligent systems that benefit the U.S. and the global community.

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