Success Story: NAILG Delivers NIW Approval for Innovation in Photonic Quantum Computing and Optics
Client’s Testimonial:
"The Chen Immigration Law Associates were recommended to me by a colleague, and I am very happy to have proceeded with them. Their team was very responsive and made this process straightforward. I would recommend the Chen Immigration Law Associates to any researcher filing for an EB-2 NIW or EB-1."
On February 4th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Quantum Optics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Quantum Optics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Country of Origin: Canada
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Tennessee
Approval Notice Date: February 4th, 2026
Processing Time: 2 months, 23 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is proud to announce another EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval for a pioneering researcher in the field of quantum optics. This case highlights how specialized expertise in quantum information science directly serves the United States' strategic interests in technological leadership and economic growth.
Our client proposed an endeavor to continue research on generating a novel architecture for a photonic resource state—specifically a photonic continuous-variable cluster state—for quantum computing and sensing platforms. This research is critical for enabling measurement-based quantum computing applications across diverse domains, including energy engineering, chemical dynamics, microscopy, and Earth science. By generating cluster states through cascaded squeezing interactions, the client is working to realize fault-tolerant quantum processors and scalable information processing.
The merit of this work is underscored by the fact that it has received funding from the Department of Energy (DOE), a distinction reserved for research directed at advancing the national interest and addressing urgent environmental and energy challenges. One expert recommender emphasized the significance of this work, stating:
“Clearly, [Client]’s advancements in quantum sensing align with the priorities of these organizations, reflecting his expertise and leadership in cutting-edge sensing technologies.”
To demonstrate that the petitioner was well positioned to advance this endeavor, NAILG presented a robust record of scholarly achievement, including 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 peer-reviewed conference articles, and 1 first-authored abstract. Furthermore, the client’s work has garnered 63 citations, with one notable paper ranking among the top 10% of most-cited articles for its year of publication in the category of Physics.Through NAILG's diligent preparation of evidence, it was clearly established that requiring a labor certification would be detrimental to the national interest because the client's work addresses pressing national challenges and supports the National Quantum Strategy. This approval ensures that a top-tier expert remains at the forefront of the global race toward next-generation quantum computing and sensing within the United States.