Success Stories: NAILG Secures EB1A Approval for Researcher Driving Innovation in Management Information Systems Under CSPA Strategy

Case Summary:     

We are pleased to share the approval of an EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition filed on behalf of a distinguished researcher in the field of management information systems. The petition was filed on March 6, 2024, received an RFE on April 14, 2025, and was approved on September 22, 2025, successfully securing eligibility for Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) benefits. With the skilled legal representation of North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), the client obtained approval after overcoming the RFE, affirming the extraordinary merit and national importance of his contributions to information systems innovation and digital transformation.

When our client initially consulted NAILG, his priority was to ensure a timely EB1A filing to safeguard his dependent child’s eligibility under the CSPA. Our team devised a comprehensive legal and evidentiary strategy that would meet the extraordinary ability criteria while aligning with the client’s long-term immigration timeline. Given the client’s strong research record and the pressing CSPA timeline, NAILG promptly assembled a robust petition emphasizing his original contributions in management information systems, particularly those improving digital decision-making frameworks, data analytics adoption, and sustainable IT implementation. The case was prepared and filed efficiently to preserve CSPA protection, while ensuring that the record fully demonstrated the client’s extraordinary impact in his discipline.

USCIS issued an RFE requesting further clarification regarding the extent and significance of the client’s original scientific contributions. NAILG addressed this by submitting an extensive and evidence-rich response supported by updated citation data, international adoption of his methodologies, and expert testimonials from leaders in the field. At the time of filing, the client’s record already included 18 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 of them first-authored), 1,223 citations, and 18 completed peer reviews for leading academic journals. His work, recognized among the top 1% most-cited globally in management information systems, demonstrated substantial influence on the advancement of data-driven management practices and digital innovation strategies adopted by both academic institutions and industry organizations.

The RFE response emphasized that the client’s research bridges information systems theory and practical application, particularly in developing data-centric solutions for enterprise management, technology diffusion, and digital process optimization. Multiple independent experts attested to his work’s measurable effects on organizational performance and sustainable technology deployment. By contextualizing these achievements within the USCIS regulatory framework, NAILG effectively demonstrated that the client’s sustained acclaim and real-world impact satisfied multiple EB1A evidentiary criteria.

Following NAILG’s detailed RFE response, USCIS approved the petition, acknowledging that the client’s research and leadership place him among the small percentage of individuals who have risen to the very top of his field. His EB1A approval not only secured CSPA protection for his family but also recognized his pivotal role in advancing the integration of information systems research into practical solutions that support national innovation goals.

This approval underscores both the client’s extraordinary achievements and NAILG’s proven expertise in navigating complex, time-sensitive filings under the CSPA framework. As he continues his research in digital transformation, information analytics, and enterprise decision systems, his contributions will further strengthen the United States’ leadership in technology-driven management innovation.