Success Stories: It Took Only 5 Days to Secure an NIW Approval for a Nepalese Assistant Research Professor, Thanks to Our Legal Team’s Effort with the Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on February 26, 2025 in NIW, Electrical Engineering (Electronic Engineering, Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor, Microwave, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Communication Engineering)

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On August 20^th, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Research Professor in the Field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Research Professor

Country of Origin: Nepal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: August 20^th, 2024

Processing Time: 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

At North America Immigration Law Group, we understand the complexities of the U.S. immigration system and the challenges faced by even the most accomplished professionals in securing their petitions. It is always immensely rewarding for us to assist our clients in continuing their meaningful pursuits in the United States.

Today, we are pleased to share a success story of our client, an Assistant Research Professor, who entrusted us with his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. This narrative underscores his exceptional qualifications and our meticulous approach to securing his approval.

Our client is a highly accomplished Ph.D. holder, specializing in electrical and computer engineering with a profound focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in healthcare diagnostics and monitoring. After carefully reviewing his profile, we are confident to build a compelling petition document in his favor based on the following exceptional works of his research:

His research, conducted at one of the top 20 best Universities in the United States, includes developing mental health measures using objective measurements such as wearable data, speech, and brain imaging. Thus, his studies align with the national interest by advancing artificial intelligence-based healthcare delivery, affirming his potential role in healthcare development in the U.S.
He has authored 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 as first or co-first author), 1 in-press journal article, 7 peer-reviewed conference papers (5 first-authored), 1 accepted conference paper, 1 first-authored abstract, and 3 preprints. These works have been published in highly selective, high-impact journals and conference proceedings, which adhere to rigorous peer review standards. Additionally, at least 3 of his papers are recognized as the most highly cited under the category of Computer Science for their respective years of publication.
The professor’s work has been cited 420 times according to Google Scholar, placing him in the top 1% of highly cited authors in artificial intelligence systems and healthcare delivery over the past decade. His publications have been referenced by researchers in at least 52 countries, underscoring their global impact and relevance. Moreover, his role as a peer reviewer for over 50 high-ranking journals and conferences, further demonstrates his expertise and the trust placed in his judgment by the scientific community.
To substantiate his petition, we obtained 4 compelling recommendation letters from internationally renowned experts in the field. These letters emphasized our client’s influence and the critical importance of his work in the field of healthcare diagnostics and monitoring. Out of those 4 letters, one of the experts stated:

“Considering the value presented by wearable-based health applications for personalized stress detection and early mental health intervention, as well as the advancements in AI models for healthcare using consumer devices, halting [client’s] research would be damaging to mental health monitoring AI innovation in healthcare, and advancements in personalized health technologies. It is therefore within the interests of the US to allow [client’s] research to continue.”

By meticulously preparing his petition package and leveraging premium processing, we successfully demonstrated that our client’s work is of substantial intrinsic merit and benefits the United States significantly. Our efforts have paid off with an NIW petition approval notice within 5 days. We are honored to have supported him in this journey and are confident that his groundbreaking work will continue to make a profound impact on healthcare innovation. We wish him every success in his future endeavors.

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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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With nearly 64,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

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With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%