Success Stories: Ph.D. Student From Iran Secures NIW Approval Smoothly With Premium Processing and No RFEs Issued

Posted by wegreened on December 20, 2024 in NIW, Computer Science (Internet, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cryptography)

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On September 27^th, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Ph.D. student in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. student

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Ohio

Approval Notice Date: September 27^th, 2024

Processing Time: 8 months

Case Summary:

In this EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) case, a Ph.D. student from Iran reached out to us to assist her in filing the petition. Our client, who focuses on the field of computer science, is developing advanced sampling algorithms for natural language processing (NLP) to enhance the accuracy and speed of AI models in healthcare, robotics, and other fields.

To secure the petition, our team will check the credentials for qualifications and begin to prepare the petition packet for the client. As known, the NIW petition is a subcategory for non-immigrant visas to applicants who can prove their study has substantial merit and national importance. We showcased her achievements and credentials in the petition packet to ensure smooth approval.

Our client holds an M.S. in Computer Science, which proves that she has an advanced degree.
Our client’s research has resulted in 3 peer-reviewed conference papers (1 of them first-authored).
Our client’s publications have been cited a total of 18 times according to Google Scholar, thereby demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon in the field of computer science.

We have also included recommendation letters from experts and peers to further validate our client’s research, as shown below:

“ Throughout her career, {client} has repeatedly proven herself to be a vital researcher in the field of computer science and the wider research community in the United States. Her investigations into the design and optimization of data analysis algorithms and her subsequent creation of data analysis techniques are yet further evidence of her contributions to the science field. She is more than deserving of a permanent place within the United States research community.”

“ Therefore, {client's} research and subsequent publications are confirmation of her comprehensive research skills and consistent research output as well as the enduring quality of her research. I must urge that {client} be allowed to remain in the United States to conduct research. “

The approval took 240 days with premium processing and we are so grateful for the smooth and easy process with no RFEs issued. We wish our client the best of luck with her upcoming research and hope to see more positive outcomes from the research.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%