Success Stories: Chinese Senior Algorithm Engineer Secures NIW Approval After RFE for AI Research in E-Commerce
Client’s Testimonial:
“I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional work on my I-140 National Interest Waiver petition...Your team's expertise in addressing each prong of the Dhanasar framework was truly impressive.”
On September 19th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Algorithm Engineer in the field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Computer Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Algorithm Engineer
Country of Origin: China
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: China
Approval Notice Date: September 19th, 2025
Processing Time: 6 months, 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval of a senior algorithm engineer from China. At the time of filing, he was working in the technology sector, applying his expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve efficiency and innovation in e-commerce platforms. His publication record, citation impact, and service as a peer reviewer established him as a persuasive candidate for NIW approval.
Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance
The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on developing AI-driven systems that enhance personalization and scalability in e-commerce. His work includes building advanced recommendation systems powered by reinforcement learning, knowledge graphs, and large language models. These contributions not only improve user experience and business outcomes but also strengthen U.S. competitiveness in critical technologies such as generative AI, multimodal systems, and 5G communications.
Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor
The client holds an advanced degree in computer science and has authored 7 peer-reviewed conference papers, including 3 first-authored works, along with 1 journal article, 1 book, and 2 patents. His research has earned 105 independent citations, with several papers ranked among the top 10–20 percent most cited in computer science for their publication years.
He has also completed at least 35 peer reviews for respected international conferences in AI and telecommunications. His service as a reviewer, along with his innovations in pattern-controlled text generation and knowledge-enhanced transformer networks, underscores his standing as a recognized contributor to the field.
NIW Approval and Outlook
The I-140 NIW petition was filed with premium processing on March 5, 2025. USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) on May 6, 2025, which we addressed with additional evidence highlighting his publications, citation record, patents, peer review service, and the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petition was approved on September 19, 2025.
With NAILG’s guidance, the client secured NIW approval after overcoming the RFE challenge. He is now prepared to continue advancing AI research in the United States, with his work expected to drive innovation in recommendation systems, scalable content generation, and broader AI applications that support U.S. technological leadership.