Success Story: Artificial Intelligence Breakthroughs: South Korean Assistant Professor Earns EB1A Approval for Transformative IoT Innovations

On March 18th, 2025, we received another EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Approval Notice).


General Field: Artificial Intelligence

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: South Korea

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Maryland

Approval Notice Date: March 18th, 2025

Processing Time: 19 days


Case Summary:  

We are pleased to share the success story of an Assistant Professor from South Korea whose work is helping redefine the future of artificial intelligence. At the time of filing, the client was engaged in academic research and had already made impactful contributions to IoT sensing and AI-driven monitoring systems. NAILG reviewed the client’s substantial accomplishments and identified him as a strong candidate for the EB1A petition.

Original Contributions of Major Significance

The client’s pioneering research spans several AI-based innovations, with a focus on Internet of Things (IoT) sensing applications for healthcare, cybersecurity, and performance analytics. His development of systems for sign language recognition, IoT botnet detection, and athlete performance monitoring has contributed to critical technological advancements. These breakthroughs have been cited 643 times and supported by competitive funding sources, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative.

Participation as a Judge of the Work of Others

The client has conducted over 30 peer reviews for top-tier journals such as IEEE Internet of Things Journal and IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, and served as a grant reviewer for agencies like the NSF and NIH. This substantial involvement in peer evaluation attests to the client’s recognized expertise and trusted authority in the artificial intelligence community.

Authorship of Scholarly Articles

The client has authored 20 peer-reviewed publications, including 6 journal articles and 14 conference papers, many of which were first-authored and published in prestigious venues. Notably, several of the client’s articles rank in the top 1% and top 10% tiers of cited works in computer science for his respective publication years, demonstrating strong academic influence and global impact.

Expert Endorsements of the Client’s Work

The petition was further supported by four letters of recommendation, including three from independent experts. These letters affirmed the originality and importance of the client’s work. One letter noted:

“Viewed collectively, [Client]’s work offered a practical and scalable method to enhance the resilience of critical IoT infrastructure, an area of growing importance for technological and economic stability. This marked his system as a significant advancement and asset to the realm of cybersecurity.”

Strong Petition Strategy and Swift Approval

Despite the stringent standards of EB1A adjudication, NAILG prepared a compelling and well-documented petition that clearly articulated the client’s extraordinary ability and lasting influence in artificial intelligence. The swift approval, which came only 19 days after filing, reflects the strength of the case and our firm’s commitment to showcasing client excellence through precise and effective legal strategy.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)
Category Approval or Refund® Approval or RefilingTM
Approved Sum Success Rate Approved Sum Success Rate
NIW 28,946 99.52% 3,030 98.31%
EB1A 4,322 91.76% 2,870 88.91%
EB1B 793 98.51% 236 90.77%
Total 34,061 98.44% 6,136 93.39%


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