Case Summary:     

We are pleased to announce the approval of an EB-1A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability) petition for a leading expert in communication engineering. The petition was approved on February 22, 2025, without receiving any RFEs.

Research Focus and Contributions:
 With a B.Eng. in telecommunication engineering, the client has established herself as a recognized authority in secure systems and databases, secure AI, and medical system improvements. She is particularly well known for her investigations into secure communication systems, where her original approaches have strengthened data privacy, information security, and medical imaging reliability. Her research continues to provide solutions for some of today’s most critical challenges in digital infrastructure and healthcare technologies.

Publications and Citations:
 The client has published 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (including one first-authored) and 6 conference papers (with 3 first-authored). These works have been cited 228 times according to Google Scholar, reflecting their influence on the global research community. Her publications have been featured in highly selective venues, underscoring both the quality and importance of her research.

Peer Recognition and Review Service:
 Her expertise has also been acknowledged through invitations to serve as a reviewer. She has completed at least 34 peer reviews for prominent journals and conferences in communication engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Such service is a clear marker of professional recognition, as only respected experts are entrusted with evaluating the work of their peers.

Funding and Global Support:
 The client’s research has been supported by prestigious international funding agencies, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the National Key R&D Programmes of China (NKP), the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore, the Australian Research Council (ARC), and the General Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong. This broad support highlights both the international importance and practical applicability of her work.

Expert Support:
 To strengthen the petition, four recommendation letters were submitted from internationally recognized experts. These recommenders emphasized the originality of her research, the crucial role of her findings in advancing secure communication systems, and the global reliance on her methodologies.

“Throughout her work in the field, [Client] has addressed fundamental issues in communication engineering research to directly inform advancements in secure AI and medical systems. Her works have considerable implications for international medical and scientific goals.”

EB-1A Approval and Outlook:
 With a consistent record of publications, strong citation impact, significant peer-review service, and support from prestigious funding bodies, the petition clearly demonstrated that the client has risen to the very top of her field. Her continued research in secure systems and AI-driven communication technologies will contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity, data privacy, and healthcare innovation in the United States.

At NAILG, we congratulate our client on this EB-1A approval and look forward to her continued impact in the field of communication engineering.