Success Story: From RFE to Approval: NIW Win for Software Engineer from Nepal, Also Thanks to Our Assistance and Premium Service

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On April 16^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Software Engineer in the Field of Computer Science and Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science and Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Software Engineer

Country of Origin: Nepal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan

Approval Notice Date: April 16^th, 2025

Processing Time: 5 months, 26 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the approval of a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a talented MS holder. His I-140 NIW petition was filed with direct Premium Processing and approved after 5 months and 26 days, following a successful response to a Request for Evidence (RFE). This outcome reflects the significance of his research and the strength of our petition strategy.

Field and Research Focus

Our client works at the intersection of computer science and artificial intelligence, focusing on developing AI-powered software solutions to support mortgage and e-commerce platforms. His work enhances automation, decision-making, and fraud detection in financial systems, improving efficiency, reducing human error, and contributing to economic resilience.

He is currently employed in the U.S. as a software engineer, actively contributing to the development and optimization of systems for mortgage management and user accessibility in digital finance.

Petition Category and Achievements

Filed under the EB-2 NIW category, the petition presented a compelling case, including:

● 1 peer-reviewed journal article and 1 conference paper,

● 44 citations, with one publication ranked among the top 10% most cited articles in Computer Science for its year,

● Wide influence, with citations from scholars applying his work to nuclear-renewable energy optimization, hydrogen production, and manufacturing systems,

● A project funded by the Idaho National Laboratory, affirming national interest in his research.

His contributions to both energy systems and AI-driven mortgage solutions demonstrate a rare interdisciplinary skill set that meets critical U.S. priorities in technology and infrastructure.

Letters of Recommendation

The petition included two letters of recommendation, one from an independent expert at a national laboratory. These letters strongly supported his unique impact on the field.

“His work, which has been recognized in international journals and conferences, continues to be invaluable for the advancement of the digital sphere. There is thus no doubt that [Client] shall continue to produce additional valuable research, both driving progress in the field and bringing immense benefits to national and international concerns.”

We congratulate this client on his well-deserved NIW approval and look forward to his continued role in advancing U.S. leadership in intelligent financial technologies.

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