Success Story: NIW Approved! We Helped a Non-Tenure Track Lecturer from India Achieve Immigration Success

Client’s Testimonial:

““I am incredibly grateful for the dedicated and professional support I received throughout my EB-2 NIW process. As a Non-Tenure Track Lecturer in Computer Science, navigating the complexities of the immigration system felt overwhelming at times. However, the team’s deep understanding of the requirements, meticulous preparation of my case, and timely guidance made all the difference. Thanks to their efforts, I received my NIW approval on April 17th, 2025. This milestone is a significant step forward in my academic and professional journey in the United States. I highly recommend their services to any academic or researcher pursuing this path.”

On April 17^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Non-Tenure Track Lecturer in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Non-Tenure Track Lecturer

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Ohio

Approval Notice Date: April 17^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 4 months, 4 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share that a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition filed for a computer science researcher from India has been approved. The case was successfully approved after 16 months and 4 days. The approval acknowledges the client’s valuable contributions to the interpretability of artificial intelligence systems – a topic of growing national relevance.

The client’s proposed endeavor centers on enhancing the interpretability of deep learning models. By developing new methods to understand how these models make decisions, her work aims to improve transparency, fairness, and reliability in critical AI systems. These efforts have meaningful implications across domains such as healthcare, public safety, and education.

At the time of filing, the client was employed as a lecturer at a U.S. university, where she continued to explore explainable AI through neural network architecture design, data analysis, and experimental validation. Her research portfolio reflects deep expertise at the intersection of machine learning, user-centered design, and mobile technologies.

The petition highlighted her record of publications, including 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 conference papers, and 2 book chapters, several of which were first-authored. Her work has been cited 23 times, and she has contributed as a peer reviewer to scholarly publications, reinforcing her influence in the field.

To demonstrate her significance, we provided evidence of how her research has been adopted globally. Her findings have informed advancements in face recognition technology, mobile platforms for autism support, and interactive data tools for community studies. Additionally, her research has received support from the National Science Foundation, underlining its national impact.

The petition included 2 letters of recommendation from respected experts in the field, one of which came from an independent recommender.

“As such, it is clear that [client] is one of the important researchers working in the field today. Her developments in data visualization, established skillset, and commitment to ensuring her work is practical in a real-world context certainly elevate her status among her peers.”

USCIS found that the client’s research held substantial merit and national importance and concluded that she is well-positioned to continue advancing this vital work. By granting the NIW, USCIS acknowledged the importance of developing transparent, reliable AI systems and the client’s role in shaping this future.

We are proud to have supported this dedicated scientist in securing approval and look forward to her ongoing contributions to ethical and interpretable AI.

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