Case Summary:

Our client, a distinguished senior applied scientist specializing in intelligent systems, retained North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) to assist with her EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition. Renowned for her pioneering work in reinforcement learning (RL) and AI alignment, she has built a reputation for advancing the safety, reliability, and ethical deployment of intelligent technologies. With a well-documented record of impactful research, we collaborated with her to prepare a petition that effectively demonstrated the national and global relevance of her contributions.

Her research tackles one of the most pressing challenges in artificial intelligence: ensuring that AI systems behave safely and responsibly in real-world settings. She designs compact, efficient AI models; applies RL strategies to guide decision-making; and incorporates human feedback into performance assessment. These innovations collectively promote better AI governance and enable safer applications in sensitive environments.

Her academic and professional credentials include:

➢ Authorship of 1 peer-reviewed journal article, 12 peer-reviewed conference papers (6 as first author), and 8 preprints (2 first-authored)
➢ 1,438 citations, placing her among the top 1% of most-cited electrical engineering researchers worldwide over the past decade
➢ Served as a peer reviewer for at least 20 manuscripts, contributing to the editorial process at leading academic venues
➢ Research funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) – affirming both the rigor and relevance of her work

Her breakthroughs in reinforcement learning span AI alignment, optimization of the exploration-exploitation tradeoff, and solutions to complex dynamic programming challenges – foundational issues that shape how modern AI systems learn and adapt.

Our client’s influence in the field has been recognized by peers and leaders in the discipline. One recommender noted:

“[Client’s] leadership in electrical engineering is clearly demonstrated through her groundbreaking contributions to AI alignment and her extensive publication record in leading academic venues. Given her ability to drive meaningful advancements in AI safety and reinforcement learning, there is no doubt that she will continue producing research of immense value to both national and international communities.”

Her work does more than extend technical boundaries, it helps define how AI should evolve, ensuring that innovation remains aligned with broader societal and ethical priorities.

With a meticulously prepared petition, we successfully conveyed the extraordinary merit of her work to USCIS. Her EB-1A approval affirms both her academic distinction and the critical importance of her contributions to the future of electrical engineering and responsible AI development. We are honored to have supported her through this process and look forward to her continued leadership in shaping the next generation of intelligent, ethical technologies.