Success Stories: NAILG Won NIW for AI PhD Student Addressing National Challenges in Industry and Healthcare
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thanks for your message and all the support!”
On April 14th, 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: West Virginia
Approval Notice Date: April 14th, 2025
Processing Time: 10 months, 14 days
Case Summary:
The United States continues to face major challenges in optimizing industrial efficiency and improving healthcare outcomes, both of which are critical to national well-being. In response, a PhD student has focused his research on using advanced artificial intelligence techniques to solve problems in smart manufacturing and healthcare analytics. His work aims to accelerate material discovery in industrial processes and improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). These contributions address urgent needs in sustainable development and public health.
When our client sought the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) for support with his National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, he had already made meaningful advances in both sectors. His research is supported by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which recognizes the societal value of his work. To date, our client has:
● Published 3 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 2 as first author),
● Had 2 additional first-authored articles accepted for publication,
● Shared 5 preprints currently contributing to active scholarly dialogue,
● Accumulated 49 citations, and
● Completed at least 14 peer reviews, demonstrating his active role in the research community.
One expert in the field expressed strong support for his continued work in the United States:“In essence, [client]’s expertise and skillset are indispensable, offering immense benefits to various sectors. His contributions to advancing artificial intelligence and optimization techniques directly enhance the nation's capacity to process complex data efficiently, which is crucial in sectors such as healthcare and national security. To fully harness these benefits, it is imperative to allow [client] to continue his research endeavors. As such, I offer my full support for [client]’s ongoing research in the United States.”
NAILG emphasized how his research aligns directly with U.S. national interests and demonstrated that his work meets all three prongs of the NIW framework: substantial merit, national importance, and a benefit that justifies waiving the labor certification requirement. With a well-crafted petition and strong supporting evidence, USCIS approved the case. Now, with the NIW granted, our client can continue his impactful research, applying AI to transform how the U.S. manufactures materials and delivers healthcare.