Success Story: NAILG Secure Fast-Track NIW Approval for an Indian Staff Research Scientist with Direct Premium Processing
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On March 6th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Staff Research Scientist in the Field of Computer Architecture (Approval Notice).
General Field: Computer Architecture
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Staff Research Scientist
Country of Origin: India
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York
Approval Notice Date: March 6th, 2025
Processing Time: 1 month, 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
At North America Immigration Law Group, we are delighted to announce the successful approval of an I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for an exceptional expert in computer architecture. The petition received a decision after 1 month and 7 days, with Direct Premium Processing at the time of filing. This achievement recognizes their pivotal contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
The petitioner, who holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in computer science and engineering, is a leading expert in computer architecture. Their research is focused on developing novel computer architectures and software solutions to create AI systems that are not only fast and scalable but also energy-efficient and secure. This crucial endeavor holds substantial merit and national importance by enhancing productivity across various sectors, including healthcare, defense, education, and finance, while also significantly contributing to the national security of the United States. Their work addresses the critical need for sustainable AI by tackling the rising energy consumption of these systems and supports the Department of Defense’s strategy to integrate AI across operations.
The client plans to pursue employment as a lead AI engineer at a U.S. employer, where they will continue to develop and deploy cutting-edge AI models and publish original research in computer science and engineering.
To support the NIW petition, we presented compelling evidence of the researcher’s distinguished contributions to the field of computer architecture and AI:
● A prolific publication record, including 16 peer-reviewed conference articles, 2 accepted conference articles, 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 preprints, and 3 patent applications. These works have appeared in highly selective venues, demonstrating their quality and impact.
● An impressive citation count of 689 times according to Google Scholar, underscoring that their publications are widely recognized and relied upon by peers in the field.
● Extensive peer review contributions, having completed at least 50 reviews for numerous notable journals and conferences in the field, demonstrate their recognized expertise and role in upholding scientific standards.
● The national importance of their research is further validated by funding received from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), underscoring its relevance to critical and emerging technologies in the U.S.
We are honored to have supported this gifted expert and look forward to their continued groundbreaking contributions to the advancement of artificial intelligence systems and national security in the United States.