Success Story: NAILG Helped An India AI Research Scientist Receive EB1A and NIW Approvals

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for helping me prepare my I-140 application and for thoroughly ensuring the correctness of the evidence packet.”

On January 26^th, 2024, and March 3^rd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for an AI Research Scientist in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Approval Notice).

General Field: Artificial Intelligence

Position at the Time of Case Filing: AI Research Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Washington

Approval Notice Date: : January 26^th, 2024 (NIW) and March 3^rd, 2025 (EB1A)

Processing Time: 5 months, 2 days (NIW), and 13 months, 6 days (EB1A)

Case Summary:

We are excited to announce the successful approval of both NIW and EB1A I-140 petitions for an exceptional PhD holder in computer science. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) was approved in January 2024, followed by the EB1A approval in March 2025. These dual approvals highlight not only the client’s extraordinary qualifications but also the strategic strength of a petition supported by robust, well-documented achievements.

Proven Excellence Recognized in Both Petitions

To support the NIW and EB1A petitions, our team presented compelling evidence of the client’s significant scientific impact and leadership in the AI research community:

● 20 peer-reviewed publications and one book, including papers in top-tier venues;

● 753 total citations, with at least 6 papers ranked among the top 1–10% most cited in computer science for their respective years of publication;

● Completion of 53 peer reviews for prestigious journals and conferences, demonstrating sustained recognition as a trusted expert;

● Invitations to serve on senior program committees, technical review boards, and publication leadership roles within the AI field;

Her research has been widely cited by independent researchers in over 35 countries and integrated into work at respected global institutions. She has also received U.S. government research funding through projects supported by NASA, DARPA, and the Office of Naval Research.

Expert Support from the Scientific Community

The petition included 5 recommendation letters from prominent experts in AI and robotics. These letters included both collaborators and independent referees who cited her work in their own research and attested to the major significance of her contributions.

“Within the field, [Client] has proven to be an expert in developing algorithms to ensure the effective collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence. Additionally, her history of publication has contributed greatly to providing foundational insights and improvements within the field, confirming that she deserves her reputation as one of the experts in artificial intelligence.”

Their testimonials affirmed that her innovations, especially in the domains of explainable planning and secure AI action synthesis, have been instrumental in improving the safety, interpretability, and usability of autonomous systems.

A Path Forward in Ethical and Secure AI

By earning approval under both the EB1A and NIW categories, this client has been formally recognized for her extraordinary ability and the national importance of her work. Her case stands as a testament to the value of transparent, human-centered AI and the critical need for researchers who bridge technical innovation with practical, socially responsible deployment.

We are proud to have supported her through both petitions and look forward to her continued leadership in building AI systems that serve people safely, ethically, and intelligently.

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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