Success Story: NIW Victory After RFE! Chinese PhD Student Approved with Our Assistance and Direct Premium Processing Support!

On March 12^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student & Research Assistant in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Approval Notice).

General Field: Artificial Intelligence

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student & Research Assistant

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: March 12^th, 2025

Processing Time: 5 months, 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of a talented computer scientist whose I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition was approved despite RFE, thanks to the use of premium processing. This outcome highlights the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision research to national economic competitiveness and technological leadership in the United States.

The client holds a Master of Engineering in computer science and technology and is currently working as a researcher in the AI field. His proposed endeavor centers on developing state-of-the-art and controllable AI and computer vision algorithms to help machines better understand the physical world. His work aims to power next-generation applications in image and video processing, including virtual reality, movie special effects, and digital photo editing. This area has both substantial merit and national importance.

Filed under the EB-2 NIW category, the petition featured:

3 peer-reviewed conference articles (1 first-authored),
2 accepted conference articles (1 first-authored),
6 preprints (1 first-authored),
A total of 120 citations according to Google Scholar.

His publication record in top-tier venues demonstrates his recognition by the research community. Notably, his work includes one paper ranked among the top 0.1% most cited in computer science for its publication year, one in the top 10%, and another in the top 20%.

The petition also highlighted the alignment of his research with the United States’ national priorities. His work supports objectives that stress the importance of AI innovation to national security, economic growth, and democratic values. His contributions to developing robust and interpretable AI align with the country’s efforts to lead global AI development.

With a comprehensive petition that clearly demonstrated both the national importance and practical impact of the client’s work, NAILG successfully secured a favorable outcome. We are proud to have helped this outstanding researcher continue his vital contributions to AI advancement in the United States.

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