Success Stories: EB2-NIW Approval for a Turkish Post-Doctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Thanks to NAILG’s Strategic Petition

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“This is great news! Thank you for your assistance.”

On June 2^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Approval Notice).

General Field: Artificial Intelligence

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher

Country of Origin: Turkey

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Florida

Approval Notice Date: June 2^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 11 months and 15 days

Case Summary:

Our client, a postdoctoral researcher originally from Turkey specializing in artificial intelligence, recently obtained approval for his I-140 petition under the EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) category. His research focuses on developing advanced AI systems to improve surgical skills and patient safety in operating rooms, addressing critical healthcare challenges, and supporting U.S. national interests in medical innovation. NAILG’s strategic petition preparation contributed to this successful outcome, highlighting the value of comprehensive evidence presentation and expert advocacy in securing national interest waiver approvals.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance.

The client’s work aims to create state-of-the-art AI and machine learning models that objectively assess surgical performance, enhance training efficiency, and reduce mortality rates during surgeries. His research applies deep learning and neuroimaging techniques to provide comprehensive surgical skill assessments, including in data-limited settings. Holding a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, the client’s education, expertise, publication record, and research funding collectively position him well to continue advancing innovative AI solutions to improve surgical training and patient safety in the United States.

Key Accomplishments: Demonstrate Impact and Recognition.

The petition was bolstered by documenting his exceptional scholarly record, including:

A strong publication record comprising 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 of them first-authored) and 2 peer-reviewed first-authored conference articles, along with 2 preprints (1 first-authored).
Total citation count of 48, reflecting meaningful influence within the AI research community.
Research funding from the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) and U.S. Army Futures Command, Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) highlights the national significance of his work.

Recommendation Letters Affirm His Contributions.

The petition included two recommendation letters, with at least one independent advisory opinion from a recognized expert in the field. These letters emphasize the novelty and importance of his research in advancing AI-driven surgical skill assessment. One excerpt from the recommendation letter stated:

“As seen from his work on the VBA-Net and the A-VBANet, [client’s] research has contributed immensely to advancing objective surgical skill assessment. His track record of accomplishment in the field of AI also provides a virtual guarantee of his ability to continue producing quality research. It is therefore imperative that he be allowed to continue his research uninterruptedly in the United States.”

EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) Petition Approved in 11 Months and 15 Days.

USCIS approved his EB2-NIW petition in 11 months and 15 days, underscoring the substantial merit and national importance of his research contributions.

NAILG (North America Immigration Law Group) congratulates our client on this achievement and looks forward to supporting his ongoing work at the forefront of AI and healthcare innovation.

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