Success Story: Dual NIW & EB1A Success Despite RFE! We Helped A Graduate Research Assistant Get Approval Swiftly with Premium Processing

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“Thanks a lot for your hard work. I’m very grateful for all the hard work you’ve put in. You have a diverse set of people with great expertise, and everything is streamlined well.”

On May 10^th, 2025, and August 26^th, 2025, we received another I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approvals for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Filing: Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Pakistan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iowa

Approval Notice Date: May 10^th, 2025 & August 26^th, 2025 (NIW&EB1A)

Processing Time: 5 months, 28 days (NIW), and 2 months, 21 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are proud to share a double success story for our client, an expert in computer science with a specialization in machine learning (ML). This client’s I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and EB-1A petitions were both approved, despite each receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE). The NIW petition was approved in May 2025, and the EB-1A was approved in August 2025, after we responded to the RFEs for both.

The Client’s Expertise and Contributions

Our client holds an M.S. in computer engineering and is a leading expert in the field of machine learning. His work has a particular focus on the application of cutting-edge technologies like GPT-4o and vision language models (VLMs) for agricultural applications. Currently, he is continuing his research as a master’s graduate, demonstrating his commitment to the field.

His research has been widely recognized for its originality and significant impact, particularly for its practical applications in areas that benefit the U.S. national interest.

Demonstrating Sustained National or International Acclaim

To fulfill the rigorous requirements of both the NIW and EB-1A petitions, we presented a comprehensive body of evidence to demonstrate our client’s sustained national or international acclaim. The petition highlighted his significant achievements, including:

5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 peer-reviewed conference articles, with a high percentage of these being first-authored.
1 first-authored conference abstract and 2 first-authored preprints.
A total of 171 citations to his research, showcasing its influence and applicability within the scientific community.
At least 23 peer reviews have been conducted for top-tier journals, demonstrating his authority in the field and his peers’ trust in his expertise.
The prestigious ACM Distinguished Paper Award for his paper on mutation-based fault localization of deep neural networks is a rare and significant recognition of the excellence of his research.

We also included four compelling letters of recommendation from leading experts in his field. These letters further reinforced his reputation and articulated the major significance of his contributions to computer science.

“The high quality of his research is clearly shown by his extensive publication record. [Client’s] research in the computer science field is undoubtedly of benefit to both U.S. and global research communities.”

Overcoming RFEs and Securing Approval

The approval of both the NIW and EB-1A petitions, even after receiving RFEs, is a testament to the client’s remarkable qualifications and the strength of the evidence we were able to present. It reaffirms his standing as an individual who has risen to the very top of his field and whose continued work is of substantial benefit to the United States. We are honored to have played a part in this dual approval and look forward to the continued impact of his research on the nation’s technological advancement.

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