Success Stories: EB-1A Approval for a Research Scientist from China in just over 1 month without RFE

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks, team. Glad that it’s been approved.”

On October 21^st, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Scientist in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: October 21^st, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month and 7 days

Case Summary:

Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team meticulously crafted a compelling EB-1A petition for a research scientist from China who holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science. The case achieved swift approval in just over 1 month without RFE, demonstrating the strength of the petition and the client’s extraordinary accomplishments.

Research Funding and Continued Contributions:

In the EB1A petition, NAILG demonstrated that the client’s work addresses some of the most challenging technical problems in modern computing—automating 2D and 3D animation workflows and enhancing the efficiency and realism of computer-generated imagery. Through the development of deep learning and data-driven frameworks, the client has created systems that automate complex processes like skeleton and skinning prediction, motion transfer, and facial animation generation. These advances significantly reduce manual labor, accelerate production timelines, and improve content quality for industries such as film, gaming, and virtual reality.

The petition included six recommendation letters. One expert stated:

“This advancement is particularly crucial for the IT and entertainment industries, where innovations lead to more efficient, creative, and versatile animation and game development processes. [The Client]’s work, therefore, is a key contribution to these sectors.”

To strengthen the case, we highlighted the client’s impressive credentials:

The client has authored 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored), 13 peer-reviewed conference articles (4 first- or co-first-authored), 1 preprint, and 1 patent.
The research has accumulated 646 citations.
The client has conducted at least 40 peer reviews.
The work has received competitive funding from the National Science Foundation, Sony Corporation, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, totaling substantial support for advancing automated animation technologies.

EB1A Approval and Outlook:

This successful outcome highlights NAILG’s expertise in representing researchers at the forefront of innovation. The client’s pioneering research in AI-powered animation and computer vision continues to transform how digital content is created, setting the stage for a future where intelligent automation drives creativity, efficiency, and realism in visual computing worldwide.

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