Success Story: We Helped a Cybersecurity Researcher Achieve NIW Approval without RFE

Posted by wegreened on August 6, 2026 in NIW, Cybersecurity

Client’s Testimonial:

"Their team was responsive, thorough, and attentive to every detail, helping ensure that my application was successfully approved without an RFE. I would not hesitate to use their services again and highly recommend them to anyone seeking reliable and professional immigration support.”

On May 25^th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Professor / Assistant Professor in the Field of Cybersecurity (Approval Notice).

General Field: Cybersecurity

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Professor / Assistant Professor

Approval Notice Date: May 2026

Processing Time: Approximately six weeks (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group is pleased to share the approval of an I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a cybersecurity researcher. The petition was approved through Premium Processing in just 41 days without a Request for Evidence. The client's work focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cybersecurity, public policy, and computational methods, helping strengthen cybersecurity policy and support U.S. responses to emerging cyber threats.

Excellence in Cybersecurity Research

At the time of filing, the client was working as an assistant professor while continuing research at the intersection of cybersecurity, public policy, and computational analysis. In preparing the NIW petition, we emphasized how the client's research addressed issues extending far beyond a single employer or institution. The petition demonstrated that cybersecurity threats increasingly affect national security, economic stability, and public policy decision-making. We also highlighted how the client's work aligned with federal priorities related to cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and national resilience against state-sponsored cyber activities.

Research Leadership and Global Recognition

The client had established a strong record of scholarly achievement in this highly specialized area.

4 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles

70+ citations to published research

Service as a peer reviewer for scholarly journals
Receipt of competitive research funding

NIW Approval and Outlook

After reviewing the evidence, USCIS approved the client's I-140 NIW petition through Premium Processing in 41 days without issuing an RFE.

This successful outcome reflects the strength of a carefully prepared petition that connected the client's scholarly accomplishments to broader national interests. By demonstrating both a record of independent influence and the national importance of continued research in cybersecurity policy, we showed that the client's work has the potential to contribute meaningfully to U.S. security and resilience in an increasingly complex cyber environment.

We are proud to have assisted the client with this achievement and look forward to seeing the continued impact of this important work.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%