Success Story: With Our Firm's Assistance, NIW Approval Secured in 59 Days for an Autonomous Systems Security Specialist
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for your kind words and for your outstanding support throughout my EB2-NIW journey! I am truly grateful for the dedication and professionalism of your team, which helped me achieve my I-140 NIW approval without an RFE.”
On September 17th, 2026, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student / Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Autonomous Systems Security (Approval Notice).
General Field: Autonomous Systems Security
Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student / Graduate Research Assistant
Country of Origin: Jordan
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan
Approval Notice Date: September 17th, 2026
Processing Time: 1 month, 28 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
Holding a Master of Science in cybersecurity, the client has established a strong research record in autonomous systems security. His work broadly focuses on developing adversarial evaluation and defense frameworks for multi-agent autonomous systems. The client is currently conducting research at a U.S. academic institution, applying threat modeling, simulation testing, and defense validation to protect critical cyber-physical infrastructure.
In preparing his I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, our legal team highlighted the direct connection between his research and vital U.S. priorities in artificial intelligence safety, cybersecurity, and highly automated aerial systems.
His established scholarly record provided compelling evidence that he was well-positioned to advance this endeavor. The client had authored 3 peer-reviewed conference articles (2 published and 1 accepted first-authored paper) and 1 submitted first-authored manuscript for peer review. His published body of work had accumulated 47 citations.
Professional recognition further reinforced the petition. The client has completed at least 3 peer reviews for an authoritative conference venue, demonstrating that the scientific community relies on his technical expertise. Furthermore, the petition was supported by 4 recommendation letters from field experts who confirmed the practical value and national importance of his security frameworks.
As one expert noted:
"There is thus no doubt that [Client] will continue to produce impactful research that advances autonomous systems security on a global scale."
Filed under Direct Premium Processing, USCIS approved the client's I-140 NIW petition in just 59 days without a Request for Evidence (RFE), supporting his ongoing contributions to autonomous systems security, AI safety, and cyber-physical resilience in the United States.