Success Stories: NIW Approved in Under 2 Months for Senior Robotics Engineer with NAILG’s Expert Support

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On April 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Robotics Engineer in the Field of Robotics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Robotics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Robotics Engineer

Country of Origin: Ethiopia

Approval Notice Date: April 18^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 11 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Faced with persistent labor shortages and increasing demands on U.S. agricultural systems, one robotics expert is working on a solution that could change the landscape of livestock farming. With a vision for automating labor-intensive and high-risk tasks, the engineer proposed the development of an autonomous robotic system enhanced by computer vision, capable of navigating around animals, monitoring environmental conditions, assessing animal welfare, and even detecting early signs of disease outbreaks. Such innovation promises not only to boost efficiency and biosecurity but also to reduce physical strain on workers and safeguard public health through timely responses to animal health concerns.

The strength of his case was supported by the following credentials and accomplishments:

● Funding support from: The Office of the Secretary of Defense, NASA’s University Leadership Initiative, The U.S. Department of Agriculture

● Publications:

○ 2 peer-reviewed journal articles
○ 7 peer-reviewed conference papers
○ 1 first-authored preprint
○ 1 technical report

● Citation record: 20 total citations to date

● Peer review contributions: At least 5 completed reviews

A letter submitted in support of the petition emphasized the technical and practical impact of this research: “Within the field of robotics, a considerable amount of interest is centered on the study of autonomous navigation. This technology is highly desirable in a wide array of industries, allowing reliable and safe operation of automated devices in challenging operating scenarios. [client]’s research is focused on improving precise mapping and localization using 3D data, which is critical to establishing smooth, accurate, and safe object manipulation. His work is highly influential in automated and precision livestock handling, especially in barn-based operations. By improving the alignment between sensor data and known models, [client]’s work enhances environmental mapping and robot positioning, which is required to navigate constrained operational settings. Considering the impact of his contributions, there is no doubt that [client]’s research is greatly beneficial to the United States.”

With a clear emphasis on national benefit and scientific merit, the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) built a compelling National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition that highlighted the transformative nature of the research. USCIS granted approval, recognizing the value of this work in addressing the country’s agricultural and technological needs. This outcome not only allows our client to continue innovating in the U.S. but also strengthens national capacity in agricultural automation and robotics innovation.

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