Success Stories: Rapid NIW Approval for Senior Research Engineer in Computer Science Petition Prepared by NAILG

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On April 22^nd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Research Engineer in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Research Engineer

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: April 22^nd, 2025

Processing Time: 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Not all breakthroughs come from the lab. Some, like our client’s, are shaped by the demands of the real world – complex environments where robots must operate safely, reliably, and in sync with people.

Her research focuses on advancing robotic control, perception, and navigation through artificial intelligence. By designing intelligent systems that adapt to dynamic indoor and outdoor settings, she supports a wide range of practical applications, from logistics and healthcare to disaster assessment and environmental monitoring. Her work directly contributes to the growing need for autonomous systems that don’t just perform well in simulations, but function dependably in real-world, high-stakes environments.

From the outset, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) recognized the broader significance of our client’s contributions. We collaborated with her to frame a proposed endeavor that not only reflected her technical expertise but also aligned with U.S. national interests in safety, mobility, and intelligent infrastructure. Our team carefully connected the dots between her work and key policy goals, such as improving human-robot collaboration, minimizing risk in shared spaces, and strengthening the performance of autonomous technologies that impact both industry and public life.

She brought a strong academic foundation to the petition. Her record includes 15 peer-reviewed conference papers, with 9 as first author, 7 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 2 first-authored, and 1 preprint. Her research has been cited 488 times by peers in robotics and AI, and she has completed 29 verified peer reviews for leading journals, demonstrating both her productivity and her role in shaping the scientific dialogue within her field.

Throughout the NIW process, NAILG provided comprehensive support, from petition structure to evidence framing. We guided the development of her personal statement and supporting materials, ensuring that her technical narrative remained accessible while clearly underscoring its real-world importance. We also worked closely with her to identify the most compelling ways to highlight the national relevance of her proposed endeavor across sectors such as defense, urban mobility, and healthcare automation.

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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