Success Stories: Engineering Progress in High-Performance Computing: Graduate Teaching Assistant Secured NIW Approval Despite RFE With NAILG

Client’s Testimonial:

“My lawyers were incredibly thorough and supportive throughout the whole process. They took the time to answer all my questions and clear up any confusion I had. The petition letter they wrote really captured my work and achievements. When I received the RFE, they put just as much care into crafting a strong, thoughtful response.”

On June 27^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Field of Computer Science and Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science and Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Country of Origin: Bangladesh

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: June 27^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 1 month, 13 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a computer science and engineering expert whose research is helping advance scalable high-performance computing systems. At the time of filing, the client was engaged in designing a transformative system to automatically convert sequential array programs into distributed parallel programs, thereby accelerating large-scale data management and improving computational efficiency.

Well-Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor:

After reviewing the client’s credentials and proposed work, the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) determined that the research was both technically innovative and nationally relevant. The client’s focus on parallelizing array-based programs directly supports the growing need for scalable solutions in data-intensive fields, including artificial intelligence and real-time analytics. NAILG emphasized that this work, supported by funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), has the potential to drive technological progress across multiple sectors.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:

NAILG further demonstrated that the client’s research addresses key infrastructure challenges in big data computing and aligns with U.S. interests in maintaining leadership in science and technology. These contributions are vital for enabling faster, more efficient processing of large-scale datasets – an area of critical importance for national research laboratories, healthcare systems, and industry at large.

Evidence of Success and RFE Response:

To support the petition, we documented the authorship of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 peer-reviewed conference papers, including 3 first-authored works. The client’s publications have been cited 68 times, demonstrating their influence in the field. Although a Request for Evidence (RFE) was issued in March 2025, we responded thoroughly and effectively, leading to a favorable outcome.

Final Approval:

The I-140 petition was filed in May 2024 and approved on June 27, 2025, following the RFE response. This 13-month journey affirms the strength of the client’s qualifications and the national importance of the work. We are proud to have supported this expert through the EB-2 NIW process and look forward to the continued impact on the future of data-centric computing technologies.

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