Success Stories: Building a Responsible AI Future: NAILG Assisted a PhD Candidate in the Field of Computer Science’s NIW Petition to Approval

Client’s Testimonial:

“It was overall a smooth experience. The attorney was generally fast and accurate in addressing my questions.”

On April 28^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Candidate in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Candidate

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: April 28^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 7 months, 17 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

When our client approached The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), his goal was clear but ambitious: to continue developing artificial intelligence frameworks that are not only powerful but also responsible and reliable. In a world where AI increasingly influences job opportunities, access to information, and the dynamics of social integration, he sought to ensure that these technologies would operate ethically, transparently, and without bias. With NAILG’s guidance, his vision became the foundation for a successful National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition.

Our client’s research focuses on designing AI systems that minimize risks of biased outcomes and unintended consequences, challenges that have become urgent as AI enters sensitive domains and critical decision-making contexts. His scholarly achievements reflect both the depth and practical impact of his work. He has authored 1 peer-reviewed journal article (co-first-authored), 2 peer-reviewed conference papers (1 as first author), 1 first-authored book chapter, and 2 preprints. His publications have received 23 citations to date. He has also completed 11 peer reviews, contributing his expertise to the advancement of his field. His research has attracted competitive funding from the prestigious Wellcome Trust, underscoring the importance and potential of his work.

One expert recommendation captured the significance of his contributions:

“It is easy to understand the importance of [client]’s research when one considers the influence social networks have on job opportunities, access to information, and more. In his work, [client] sheds light on the dynamics at play between social forces in order to expose the impact an algorithmic intervention has on societal integration. His overall goals, however, are broader in that he seeks to create avenues for the design of more reliable and responsible machine learning models and algorithms for a variety of applications. This is what makes his research so crucial in the field of computer science, and why his work should not be delayed or discontinued.”

NAILG worked closely with him to translate his achievements into a petition that clearly demonstrated his exceptional ability and the national relevance of his research. Beyond listing his credentials, NAILG crafted a narrative that connected his technical work to the broader social and ethical challenges surrounding AI. This strategic approach proved essential to the petition’s success.

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