Success Story: NIW Approved Secured Without RFE For a Postdoctoral Associate From Italy

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On September 23^rd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Field of Robotics Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Robotics Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate

Country of Origin: Italy

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: September 23^rd, 2025

Processing Time: 15 months, 2 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

It was a privilege for our team to assist a robotics engineering expert, who holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Robotics, with an EB-2 NIW petition. In keeping with our client-centered approach, we carefully analyzed the qualifications and strategically presented the evidence to ensure a compelling case.

The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on developing new modes of interaction, communication, and autonomous pipelines for small aerial robots. This research integrates innovative technologies such as mixed and augmented reality to enable seamless human-drone collaboration. The goal is to advance efficiency and safety in areas of vital importance, including search and rescue operations, human-robot shared industry scenarios, and military applications.

We demonstrated the national significance of this work, showing how these contributions advance U.S. technological leadership in critical and emerging fields such as robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. The petition also emphasized the broad societal impact of improving autonomous systems to enhance emergency response and national security.

To establish the client’s influence in the field, we documented a strong record of scholarly contributions: 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 first-authored), 2 peer-reviewed conference papers (first-authored), and 1 additional first-authored conference paper accepted for publication. The research has been cited 30 times to date, reflecting its value and relevance to peers. Additionally, the client has been invited to review at least 6 papers for respected journals and conferences, demonstrating recognition as a trusted expert by leading venues in robotics and engineering.

We further highlighted the competitive funding that supports the client’s research, including grants from major organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Qualcomm, Nokia, and the European Horizon 2020 Programme. Such backing underscores the high national and international value placed on the client’s work.

The petition also included 4 strong recommendation letters from leading experts in robotics and related fields. These letters affirmed the originality and importance of the client’s contributions, as well as the critical need for continued work in advancing human-robot interaction and autonomous drone systems.

With this extensive evidence, USCIS approved the client’s NIW petition without issue. We are proud to have supported this accomplished researcher in securing this milestone, and we extend our best wishes for continued success in both professional and personal endeavors.

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