Success Stories: Iranian Ph.D. Student in Artificial Intelligence Secures EB-2 NIW Approval in Michigan with Our Tailored Strategies

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On February 11^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD student in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Approval Notice).

General Field: Artificial Intelligence

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan

Approval Notice Date: February 11^th, 2025

Processing Time: 15 months and 10 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) was retained to file an NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a promising Ph.D. student working in the field of artificial intelligence. Before proceeding with his case, we conducted a thorough evaluation of his research on developing artificial intelligence frameworks for advanced decision-making and control strategies in autonomous robotic systems. His work plays a crucial role in driving innovation in smart manufacturing by introducing novel algorithms and machine-learning methods.

Recognizing the significance of his contributions, we prepared a strong petition that highlighted his research impact and professional achievements.

Key highlights of his petition:

❖ Educational Background: Our client holds an M.Sc. in mechatronics engineering. Since he completed his education outside the United States, we included a detailed advisory evaluation of his academic credentials to confirm his qualification as a member of the profession holding an advanced degree.

❖ Proposed Endeavor: His research focuses on advancing artificial intelligence frameworks for decision-making and control in autonomous robotic systems, directly supporting smart manufacturing initiatives. These advancements enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, minimize downtime, and optimize resource utilization, making his work vital to global productivity and economic growth.

❖ Research Contributions: At the time of filing, his research had resulted in 1 peer-reviewed journal article, 1 accepted journal article, and 6 peer-reviewed conference papers (2 of them first-authored). These achievements demonstrate the recognition of his contributions by his peers.

❖ Influence and Recognition: His publications have been cited 31 times, according to Google Scholar, confirming that his research is widely referenced and valued in the artificial intelligence field.

❖ Peer Review Contributions: Due to his expertise in intelligent systems modeling, system identification, and control design, he has been invited to conduct 6 peer reviews for authoritative journals. Since only highly regarded experts are selected for such roles, this further validates his standing in the field.

❖ Authentication from Experts: Leading experts provided strong letters confirming his significant contributions and potential for future advancements. One expert noted:

“[Client] is dedicating his efforts to one of the most important emerging fields in science. His work has not only improved machine learning techniques but has also guided other researchers in artificial intelligence. His published research and ongoing initiatives establish him as a high-caliber contributor to the field.”

Through a well-structured and compelling petition, we successfully demonstrated to USCIS that our client’s research aligns with U.S. interests and offers contributions of substantial value. As a result, his EB-2 NIW petition was approved. We are thrilled to have played a role in his success and congratulate him on this well-deserved achievement.

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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