Success Story: EB-2 NIW Approval in Under 7 Months for A Graduate Research Assistant from Nepal

Posted by wegreened on March 20, 2026 in NIW, Computer Science (Internet, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cryptography)

Client’s Testimonial:

"I had a very positive experience working with my attorney and their team on my EB2 NIW petition. They were responsive, professional, and attentive throughout the entire case preparation process. The instructions were clear, and they answered all my questions promptly. They made sure all necessary clarifications were included in the petition and communicated with me regularly to keep everything on track. Their support made a complex process feel much more manageable, and I truly appreciate their hard work in getting my case filed successfully."

On February 2^nd, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Nepal

Approval Notice Date: February 2^nd, 2026

Processing Time: 6 months and 26 days

Case Summary:

"In summary, [Client’s] skillset is irreplaceable, given its immense benefits to improve the healthcare sector with AI-driven innovations. Therefore, it is imperative that he be allowed to carry out his research uninterrupted, so that the United States can fully benefit from its value.”

The statement above is taken from one of the two recommendation letters submitted as part of the I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a graduate research assistant who holds an M.S. in computer science. Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team meticulously crafted a compelling petition on behalf of this exceptional researcher. The petition was approved in under 7 months without a Request for Evidence (RFE).

As an expert specializing in computer science, this researcher's proposed endeavor is to continue work on machine learning algorithms for enhancing healthcare. We demonstrated that this work addresses critical national health priorities. To strengthen the case, we highlighted exceptional credentials:

3 peer-reviewed journal articles and 4 conference papers
108 citations, with 3 publications ranking among the top 1%, top 10%, and top 20% most-cited
And grants supporting the client’s research works.

It has been an honor to support this exceptional computer scientist throughout this journey, and we extend our sincere best wishes for continued success in advancing AI-driven healthcare innovations and transforming diagnostic accuracy in the United States.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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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%