Success Story: NIW Approval for a Business Cybersecurity Analytics Expert Strengthening U.S. Cyber Resilience
Client’s Testimonial:
"I had a really good experience with Chen Immigration, and I’m happy to say my NIW case got approved. From the beginning, they handled everything very carefully and put together a strong petition. What I liked most was how responsive and helpful my attorney was whenever I had questions. The whole process felt smooth and well-managed, which made a big difference for me. I’m truly grateful for their support and would definitely recommend them to others applying for NIW.”
On April 22nd, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Security Analyst in the Field of Business Cybersecurity Analytics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Business Cybersecurity Analytics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Security Analyst
Country of Origin: Bangladesh
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Arizona
Approval Notice Date: April 22nd, 2026
Processing Time: 9 months, 21 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)
Case Summary:
In this I-140 NIW case, we emphasized how the client’s work responds to a pressing national challenge in business security. The client, who holds an M.S. in Business Analytics, works in the field of business cybersecurity analytics and proposed to continue research on developing analytics-based cyber resilience frameworks.
Research Leadership and National Impact
The petition framed the client’s endeavor as highly relevant to the increasing cybersecurity risks faced by businesses, especially organizations that may lack sufficient cyber resilience. Rather than presenting the work only as a technical analytics project, we showed how his research contributes to practical recovery frameworks, early threat detection, fraud detection, risk modeling, and data privacy protection. This helped connect the client’s research to broader U.S. interests in digital infrastructure, economic security, and business continuity.
To demonstrate that the client was well-positioned to advance this endeavor, we highlighted his research record:
- 11 peer-reviewed journal articles
- 7 first-authored articles
- 189 citations to his published work
- At least 17 completed peer reviews
These metrics were not treated as automatically sufficient. Instead, the petition explained how an adjudicator could view them as signs of independent reliance and peer trust. The client’s citation record showed that other researchers had used his findings in areas such as financial risk assessment, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and fraud detection.
NIW Approval and Outlook
This NIW approval reflects a strong presentation of the client’s advanced-degree background, cybersecurity analytics expertise, and documented research influence. By connecting his publication and citation record to real problems affecting U.S. businesses, the petition showed that his continued work has the potential to strengthen cyber resilience, protect sensitive information, and support economic stability in the United States.

