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On December 10th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Assistant in the field of Geographical Information Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Geographical Information Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant
Country of Origin: China
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: China
Approval Notice Date: December 10th, 2025
Processing Time: 1 year, 8 months, 20 days
Case Summary:
Cities generate enormous amounts of data, but policy decisions still too often rely on delayed, fragmented, or hard-to-interpret information. In this NIW case, the client’s work in geographical information science focused on closing that gap by building spatial data science methods that turn mobility, environmental, and public health signals into analytics that planners and decision-makers can actually use. The proposed endeavor focused on developing data science approaches that integrate GIS for analysis, and designing software for data visualization and interpretation, with the goal of making urban policymaking more evidence-driven and more responsive to real conditions.
The national importance narrative was reinforced by objective external support. The client’s research received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which helped show that the work aligns with U.S. priorities and has been validated through competitive review. That funding served as a concrete indicator that the research direction is not speculative, but tied to real needs in data-driven infrastructure and urban governance.
We also demonstrated that the client is well-positioned to advance the endeavor through a sustained record of research output, impact, and peer trust. He earned a Ph.D. in Geographical Information Science and produced 19 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 8 first-authored), 2 peer-reviewed conference papers (including 1 first-authored), 6 preprints (including 2 first-authored), and 5 published patents. His publications received 518 citations, reflecting broad engagement by independent researchers, and he completed at least 34 peer reviews, demonstrating that journals repeatedly relied on his technical judgment in evaluating others’ work.
Independent expert commentary helped connect the technical contributions to human outcomes, particularly for communities most affected by urban inequities. One recommender noted:
“[Client]‘s comprehensive view of the issue laid the foundation for a data-driven enhancement of quality of life for vulnerable communities.”
With North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) aligning the evidence to the Dhanasar framework, the petition presented a cohesive story of national importance and demonstrated capacity, supporting a successful NIW outcome for a researcher advancing practical spatial analytics and software for smarter, fairer city decision-making.
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