Success Stories: We Assisted a Student in the Field of Advanced Computing to Secure NIW Approval in Less Than 6 Months Without Premium Processing, an Extraordinary Achievement
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you very much. It was nice to work with you; you were very helpful, professional, and responsive.”
On July 18th, 2023, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Student in the field of Advanced Computing (Approval Notice).
General Field: Advanced Computing
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Student
Country of Origin: Taiwan
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: July 18th, 2023
Processing Time: 5 months, 22 days
Case Summary:
A student with a master’s degree in computer science, specializing in advanced computing, sought the expertise of the North America Immigration Law Group for assistance with his National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. After thoroughly evaluating his credentials, our experienced team recognized his significant scientific contributions and determined that he was a strong candidate for USCIS approval.
We crafted a tailored petition that highlighted the key aspects of his qualifications, particularly his advanced educational background. He boasts an impressive record of publications, including 4 peer-reviewed conference papers (all of them first-authored) and 1 peer-reviewed journal articles (first-authored). His research has been featured in several prestigious journals, and by the time of his application, his work had received 108 citations.
Known for his expertise in the Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, and network analysis, our client has been frequently invited to conduct peer reviews for top journals in his field, with at least 11 reviews completed. This reflects his deep knowledge and authority in his proposed area of work.
As an expert in the field, he intends to advance his research in designing and implementing next-generation, networked sensing management systems to support IoT infrastructure and smart applications in areas such as agriculture, transportation, and infrastructure. His research, which has clear national relevance, focuses on developing IoT design platforms, tools, and techniques that optimize the performance and efficiency of IoT infrastructure.
To strengthen his petition, we included two reference letters from respected professionals, one of which stated:
“[Client’s] research contributes to the United States by improving the efficiency, performance, and energy-saving capabilities of IoT infrastructure, which is a national priority. His work is foundational for future advancements in the field.”
With all this information, our team successfully secured his NIW petition approval in under six months. This achievement adds another approval to our firm’s extensive record of 47,000 approved cases. It underscores the national significance of our client’s research, particularly in the development of cutting-edge IoT infrastructure. We are grateful for his trust in our firm and wish him continued success.

