Success Stories: Senior Robotics Research Engineer in the Field of Robotics Received her EB-1B Approval in Just 13 days with the Assistance of NAILG
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for your help and guidance on the I-140 application. I’m so excited to read it’s been approved.”
On April 2nd, 2025, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Senior Robotics Research Engineer in the Field of Robotics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Robotics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Robotics Research Engineer
Country of Origin: Spain
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California
Approval Notice Date: April 2nd, 2025
Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
A highly skilled robotics researcher with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and control systems for industrial and construction applications engaged our firm for assistance with her EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition. After a thorough review of her credentials, we quickly recognized the strength of her case. Working closely with her, we crafted a compelling petition that highlighted her unique research background, permanent employment, and nationally significant contributions to robotics and workplace safety.
Our client holds a long-term research position and is widely recognized for her pioneering work at the intersection of robot control, sensor fusion, haptic feedback, and AI-based learning systems. Her research drives advancements in robotic automation for construction and manufacturing, addressing urgent national needs around safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in high-risk environments.
To support her case, we presented substantial evidence of her qualifications and scholarly impact, including:
- 6 peer-reviewed conference papers, 4 of which were first-authored; 3 first-authored preprint publications
- 122 citations, placing her among the top 1% most highly cited authors in mechatronics over the past decade
- 8 completed peer reviews for respected journals and conferences
One of her expert recommenders summarized the real-world value of her research:
“[Client]’s work holds great national importance, particularly for improving safety within the United States construction industry. This sector is consistently ranked among the most dangerous globally, with high rates of fatal accidents and injuries. [Client]’s research offers solutions to mitigate these risks through haptic feedback technology, enabling operators to carry out hazardous tasks, such as moving heavy equipment, while reducing their exposure to dangers like slips and falls, electric shocks, and falling objects. Beyond enhancing worker safety, her framework also accelerates construction project timelines and lowers costs by decreasing injury rates. As industries increasingly adopt automation, her work ensures that the United States remains a global leader in construction innovation. Overall, [client]’s research exemplifies her expertise and significant contributions to robotics, making her work indispensable to the United States.”
Her innovations do more than enhance safety – they also streamline workflows, reduce operational costs, and drive efficiency across construction and industrial sectors. As automation continues to expand across logistics, infrastructure, and manufacturing, her work is at the forefront of enabling intelligent, adaptive systems that operate reliably in complex, real-world settings.
It has been a privilege to support such a forward-thinking researcher in presenting her work to USCIS. Her vision for the future of robotics and automation goes beyond technical achievement, it redefines how we work, build, and stay safe. We look forward to seeing her continued impact as she shapes the future of intelligent automation in the United States.