Success Stories: NIW Approval Secured for Quantitative Analyst Advancing Financial Risk Modeling in the US without RFE

Client’s Testimonial:

“As a quantitative analyst, I needed a firm that understood both my record and my proposed work. NAILG built a focused case, explained every step, and responded quickly to my questions. My NIW was approved without an RFE. I’m grateful for their professionalism and results.”

On January 11^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Model/Analyst/Valid Sr Analyst – Assistant Vice President in the Field of Quantitative Analysis (Approval Notice).

General Field: Quantitative Analysis

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Model/Analyst/Valid Sr Analyst – Assistant Vice President

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Florida

Approval Notice Date: January 11th, 2025

Processing Time: 9 months and 11 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to share the success story of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval granted to a senior analyst from China in the field of quantitative analysis. At the time of filing, the client was working as a Model/Analyst/Valid Sr. Analyst – Assistant Vice President, where he applied advanced statistical and mathematical modeling techniques to evaluate and validate financial risk models. His petition was approved in 9 months and 11 days without RFE.

Proposed Endeavor: Stabilizing the US Economy Through Quantitative Financial Modeling

The client’s proposed endeavor is to develop focuses and validate quantitative financial models to prevent systemic risks and stabilize the US economy. His work addresses challenges such as counterparty credit risk, financial market volatility, and systemic instability by improving the accuracy and reliability of financial risk models. This endeavor is of clear national importance, as effective risk modeling helps mitigate financial crises, supports economic growth, and protects both institutions and consumers..

Notable Achievements Supporting the Petition

To establish his eligibility for the NIW, NAILG highlighted the following:

Education and Training: Holds a Ph.D. in physics with strong expertise in data analysis, stochastic calculus, and statistical modeling.
Publications: Authored more than 622 peer-reviewed journal articles and 21 preprints, with several published in top journals.
Citations: His work has been cited more than 43,000 times, with at least 350 papers ranked among the most highly cited in physics for their publication years, placing him in the top 1% of his field.
Peer Review Service: Completed at least 21 reviews for prestigious journals and collaborative reviews in high-energy physics and quantitative research, underscoring his recognition as an expert.
Research Contributions: Advanced methods for heavy-flavor jet identification, cathode strip chamber upgrades, dark matter detector searches, and missing transverse momentum measurements. These achievements have been adopted by peers worldwide and demonstrate his ability to apply quantitative analysis to complex problems.
Funding Support: His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, reflecting its recognized importance to advancing US scientific and economic priorities.

Expert Recognition

The client has received two recommendation letters. One recommender emphasized his role as a leader in the field, noting:

“Along with his elite skills demonstrated through his studies, [The Client]’s review service illustrates his recognition as an expert in the quantitative analysis research community. His place in the advancement of quantitative analysis in the US is indisputable.”

NIW Approval and Outlook

This NIW approval reflects both the strength of the evidence and the national importance of the client’s proposed endeavor. NAILG is proud to have guided this accomplished analyst through a successful petition. His continued contributions in quantitative analysis will strengthen US financial stability, enhance economic resilience, and provide innovative solutions to manage financial risks.

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