Success Stories: NAILG Secures EB-1A Approval Following RFE for Scientist with Prior NIW Recognition in Artificial Intelligence and Forensic Applications
Client’s Testimonial:
“I had a positive experience with Chen Immigration. Their user-friendly system allows for safe document uploads, and they respond promptly to emails, providing helpful reminders for required documents, especially for Requests for Evidence (RFEs). The team is approachable, knowledgeable, and honest, paying close attention to detail. I felt supported throughout the process, and even when I received an RFE, I felt confident knowing they would handle it. I highly recommend their services for immigration matters.”
On February 13th, 2024, and October 14th, 2025, we received another I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for a Visiting Assistant Research Scientist in the Field of Machine Learning (Approval Notice).
General Field: Machine Learning
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Visiting Assistant Research Scientist
Country of Origin: India
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Maryland
Approval Notice Date: February 13th, 2024 (NIW), and October 14th, 2025 (EB1A)
Processing Time: 3 months, 18 days (NIW), and 7 months, 13 days (EB1A, Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
An EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition has been approved for a researcher whose groundbreaking contributions in machine learning are transforming artificial intelligence applications in medicine, multimedia, and forensic science. Filed on March 1, 2024, the petition received a Request for Evidence (RFE) on July 9, 2025, and was approved on October 14, 2025, following a comprehensive response prepared by North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG). This approval follows her earlier NIW petition approval in February 2024, underscoring her recognized standing as a leading scientist whose work continues to serve the national interest.
The petitioner’s research focuses on developing and applying advanced algorithms for image segmentation, emotion recognition, music signal processing, and crime scene impression analysis. By combining machine learning, deep neural networks, and multimodal data processing, her work addresses pressing global challenges in healthcare, security, and digital forensics. Her pioneering methods have improved medical imaging tools, advanced drug discovery, and strengthened the objectivity of forensic investigations through AI-driven evidence analysis.
As noted by one expert, “[Client]’s findings are highly significant, informing the development of advanced tools for the forensic examination of shoe prints and ultimately leading to more robust investigative capacity for law enforcement and judicial agencies.”
Over the course of her career, the petitioner has authored 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, 9 peer-reviewed conference papers, 3 preprints, 1 technical report, and 1 book chapter, all of which have been cited 280 times by independent researchers. In addition to her record of publication and citation, the petitioner has provided at least 160 peer reviews for international journals and conferences and has served on the program committee of an International Conference. These prestigious roles reflect the trust placed in her by the global scientific community to evaluate and maintain the quality of research in computer vision, deep learning, and AI-based data analysis.
Her exceptional expertise has also been recognized through funding support from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Eye Institute (NEI), institutions that fund only high-impact projects of national importance.
NAILG’s successful RFE response emphasized that the petitioner’s original contributions have had a sustained and major influence on multiple sectors, including biomedical imaging, human-computer interaction, and criminal justice technology. Her interdisciplinary work has produced tools and algorithms that not only advance academic research but also enhance the capabilities of U.S. institutions in medicine and law enforcement. The approval of her EB-1A petition reaffirms her extraordinary ability and her position among the small percentage of researchers at the top of her field. It also highlights NAILG’s ongoing success in securing approvals for clients whose groundbreaking research continues to shape technological innovation and serve the U.S. national interest.