Success Story: I-140 NIW Approved Following Request for Evidence (RFE) for a Researcher in Machine Learning
Client’s Testimonial:
"Working with WeGreened and attorney J.C. was the best decision for my NIW petition—their expertise and efficiency made the process seamless and successfully got my I-140 approved."
On September 1st, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Data Scientist in the Field of Machine Learning (Approval Notice).
General Field: Machine Learning
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Data Scientist
Country of Origin: China
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: September 1st, 2026
Processing Time: 13 month, 17 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)
Case Summary:
The client holds advanced degrees in engineering and works in the field of machine learning, focusing on data science and advanced computational modeling. The client’s proposed endeavor centers on developing and implementing deep learning frameworks to perform data-driven time series forecasting and real-time pattern recognition under various operational scenarios.
After receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS, our legal strategy focused on demonstrating that the client's academic credentials and research metrics translate into direct field-wide impact and national importance under the Matter of Dhanasar framework. Rather than treating metrics as self-evidently sufficient, we provided essential analytical context so the adjudicating officer could appreciate the true significance of the client's work:
- Scholarly Dissemination: The client’s publication record comprises 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored) and 3 peer-reviewed conference articles (1 first-authored). We established that these papers were featured in premier, highly selective journals in the field, signaling that editorial boards recognize the quality and rigor of the client’s work.
- Citation Influence and Percentiles: The client’s work has accumulated 162 citations. This analysis demonstrated that multiple papers authored by the client rank within the top 1% and top 10% of most-cited computer science articles globally for their publication years, demonstrating impact far above field averages.
By tying the client's machine learning frameworks directly to U.S. federal priorities surrounding artificial intelligence research and economic productivity, we successfully proved that waiving the job offer and labor certification requirements yields substantial national benefit. Following the submission of our robust RFE response, USCIS approved the I-140 National Interest Waiver petition after 13 months.