Success Stories: Through NAILG’s Careful Strategy, Computing Researcher Earns NIW Approval for AI Work

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On February 6^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student & Research Assistant in the field of Computing (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computing

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student & Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Nigeria

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: February 6^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 4 months, 4 days

Case Summary:

Technology is most powerful when it serves people, and our client’s career has been built around that very principle. As an accomplished computing researcher, she has dedicated her work to closing the gap between advanced algorithmic systems and the human experience. Her EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, skillfully prepared by North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), was approved in recognition of her groundbreaking efforts to design accessible, ethical, and human-centered AI systems that enhance usability and expand technological inclusion.

At the core of her research is a vision of artificial intelligence that not only performs complex tasks but also adapts seamlessly to human needs. Her work in information and communications technologies combines algorithmic efficiency with human-computer interaction principles, ensuring that machine learning tools can be understood and used effectively by diverse populations. This approach is transforming the way people interact with digital systems, with particular implications for healthcare, education, and cybersecurity, fields where intuitive AI can directly improve outcomes and equity.

Our client’s scholarly achievements speak to both depth and impact. She has authored 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and 13 conference papers, with seven and ten of these, respectively, as first author, demonstrating her leadership in the field. Her work also includes a first-authored book chapter, and her publications have been cited 83 times by other researchers worldwide. In addition, she has contributed as a peer reviewer for academic conferences, reinforcing her growing reputation as a trusted expert in computing and human-centered AI research.

Her influence extends beyond academia. By integrating design thinking with machine learning, her studies have inspired the creation of AI-driven educational tools, adaptive user interfaces, and secure digital infrastructures that promote inclusion in technology use. These innovations are helping to shape a generation of interactive systems that prioritize accessibility and ethical engagement, advancing U.S. goals in the responsible development of artificial intelligence.

The approval of her NIW petition underscores the importance of research that blends technological sophistication with human awareness. Through NAILG’s strategic representation, her case demonstrated that she is not only advancing computing theory but also ensuring that AI technologies are designed with people at their center. Her continued work will contribute to building a future where artificial intelligence serves as a bridge, not a barrier, between innovation and society.

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