Success Stories: NAILG Guides PhD Candidate in Electrical Engineering to NIW Approval in 2 Months – No RFE, No Delays

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for your hard work! It was really a great experience.”

On May 14^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Candidate in the Field of Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Candidate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina

Approval Notice Date: May 14^th, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A PhD candidate is making significant strides in artificial intelligence (AI) by focusing on the optimization of large language models (LLMs). His research is centered on improving deployment efficiency and performance optimization for these models, particularly in edge computing and AI-driven services. By tackling the critical issue of computational scarcity, his work is paving the way for more efficient and scalable AI technologies with widespread impact across industries.

NAILG was instrumental in helping our client present his research in the best possible light for the NIW petition. We framed his work not only within the context of his exceptional technical abilities but also demonstrated the direct national relevance of his contributions to U.S. technological and economic priorities. Through careful organization of his achievements and research impact, we were able to show how his efforts directly support U.S. advancements in AI and global competitiveness.

Our client’s academic and professional achievements include:

● 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 1 first-authored, 5 peer-reviewed conference articles, with 2 first-authored, 2 preprints, demonstrating ongoing contributions to the field

● 105 citations, reflecting his growing influence in AI research

● 28 peer reviews, showing his recognized expertise within the academic community

His research has attracted significant support from organizations like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Army Research Office (ARO), further affirming the national importance of his work.

As one expert noted:

“In conclusion, [client] has and continues to contribute valuable research for integrating the mixture of experts approaches in the deployment of large language models, which speaks to his sustained leadership in the field. To enhance the cost-effectiveness and computational efficiency of such advanced artificial intelligence models, in particular, it is imperative that the United States support his work.”

In preparing our client’s NIW petition, NAILG helped clearly articulate the practical impact of his research on the U.S. economy and technology sector. We ensured the petition reflected his leadership in AI optimization and how his innovative solutions will directly benefit the United States’ global competitiveness in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

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