Success Story: Building Safer Systems—NIW Approval for a Computer Science Researcher from Spain
Client’s Testimonial:
"I had a very positive experience working with North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG). A colleague recommended the firm to me after his application was approved several years earlier. They recommended submitting my application without recommendation letters, as this would simplify the preparation process.
At first, I was a little skeptical that recommendation letters were not necessary, especially since I knew my colleague had included them in his application. However, I later understood that they develop a strategy uniquely tailored to each client’s background, and they know exactly when it is possible to build a compelling legal case by letting your merits speak for themselves.
They provided clear instructions on how to prepare all the necessary documents and evidence, and the overall process was very smooth. The team was very responsive throughout, always replying to my messages promptly.”
On April 1st, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Research Scientist in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Computer Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Research Scientist
Country of Origin: Spain
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iowa
Approval Notice Date: April 1st, 2026
Processing Time: 16 months, 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
Our client presented a compelling case centered on advancing the reliability and safety of complex software systems. North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) was pleased to help craft a petition that clearly tied his technical contributions to national priorities in security, infrastructure, and technological leadership.
At the heart of the case was a proposed endeavor focused on developing advanced tools capable of detecting system vulnerabilities early and formally verifying correct system behavior. The petition demonstrated that this work is critical to reducing the risks associated with safety-critical systems, which are widely used in sectors where failures can result in serious economic loss, environmental harm, and threats to public safety. By improving the dependability of these systems, the client’s work supports both technological advancement and risk reduction on a national scale.
The client’s credentials reflected a strong and sustained record of achievement. He holds both a Ph.D. and an M.S. in computing. At the time of filing, he had authored 16 peer-reviewed conference papers, including 8 first-authored papers, as well as 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 first-authored preprint. His work had also received 390 citations, demonstrating meaningful independent reliance by researchers in the field.
The petition was further strengthened by clear external validation of his research. His work had received support from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency through a program focused on advancing cyber resilience and secure systems, a funding source reserved for projects that advance national interests. This support further underscored the significance and practical value of his work in areas vital to U.S. security and infrastructure.
This NIW approval reflects a well-supported case built on national importance, technical distinction, scholarly achievement, and recognized impact. NAILG was proud to present a focused and persuasive petition demonstrating the client’s value to the United States.