Success Stories: Human-Computer Interaction PhD Candidate Gained NIW Approval with Help from NAILG

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On May 5^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Candidate in the Field of Human-Computer Interaction (Approval Notice).

General Field: Human-Computer Interaction

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Candidate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: May 5^th, 2025

Processing Time: 11 months, 11 days

Case Summary:

As artificial intelligence continues to transform how we interact with technology, our client is advancing a framework for nuanced human-AI collaboration that integrates large language models (LLMs) into complex tasks such as usability analysis. Her work aims to accelerate and improve usability testing through AI-assisted tools, ultimately enhancing how interface issues are identified, analyzed, and resolved. By promoting more intuitive, accessible design, her research directly supports national priorities in responsible AI development and human-centered innovation.

To bring this vision forward, she partnered with The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) to pursue a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. NAILG’s legal team strategically framed her technical contributions as directly advancing U.S. leadership in digital innovation, AI usability, and user-focused system design, fields of growing national importance.

Her academic and professional record reflects her rising influence in the human-computer interaction community. At the time of submission, she has authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, 13 conference articles, and 1 first-authored abstract. Her work has been cited 62 times, indicating growing recognition across academia and industry. In addition, she has completed at least 13 peer reviews, and her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), a strong endorsement of its technical rigor and societal value.

As one expert stated:

“Without a doubt, [client] has propelled the field of human-computer interaction forward through her exceptional skill in collaborative visual analytics for usability testing. Her innovative work demonstrates her creative approach and deep insights. Her achievements and leadership in advancing user experience design and intuitive interfaces underscore her inherent value in driving innovation and excellence in human-computer interaction.”

By strategically presenting our client’s research as both future-facing and nationally significant, NAILG successfully secured NIW approval, recognizing her as a key contributor to U.S. leadership in AI usability, digital infrastructure, and human-centered technology. Her work stands at the intersection of innovation and accessibility, an area critical to the next generation of intelligent systems.

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