Success Story: EB1A Approved In Just 7 Days! Our Expert Team Secured Success for a Chinese Ph.D. Candidate with Premium Processing Service
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“I appreciate the professionalism and expertise of your team, helping to make this process smooth and stress-free.”
On January 10th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Ph.D. Candidate in the Field of Robotics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Robotics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Ph.D. Candidate
Country of Origin: China
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania
Approval Notice Date: January 10th, 2025
Processing Time: 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
We are excited to share the approval of an I-140 EB1A (Extraordinary Ability) petition for our client, a robotics expert with a distinguished record of achievement. The petition was filed with premium processing and approved within just 7 days, underscoring both the strength of the case and the extraordinary merit of the client’s contributions.
Pioneering Advances in Robotics and SLAM
With a B.Eng. in computer science and engineering, the Client has established himself as one of the few leading specialists in robotic perception and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). His proposed endeavor focuses on advancing learning-based SLAM algorithms to enable more resilient and intelligent autonomous systems. These efforts are crucial to national priorities in automation, defense, and next-generation robotics.
The Client has published 1 peer-reviewed journal article, 8 peer-reviewed conference articles (1 first-authored), and 3 preprints (2 first- or co-first-authored) in top venues, including highly selective robotics and computer vision conferences. His work has already had a major impact in the field, as evidenced by 624 citations, placing him among the top contributors in robotics research.
Recognition Through Peer Review and Service
Further demonstrating his expertise and authority, the Client has been invited to review the work of peers on at least 22 occasions for leading journals and conferences in robotics and computer vision. This recognition reflects the trust that the global scientific community places in his judgment and highlights his role in shaping the future of robotic research.
Support and Expert Validation
The petition was bolstered by four strong recommendation letters from internationally recognized experts, including independent scholars who have relied on the Client’s work in their own research. One recommender noted:
“Given the need for more precise robot navigation, it is clear there is a need for further advances with respect to these issues. As [Client] has produced highly valuable research in this regard, there is an ongoing demand for his particular expertise.”
A Successful Outcome
The approval of the EB1A petition affirms that the Client has risen to the very top of his field and has achieved sustained recognition for his contributions. His research in robotics and SLAM will continue to play a transformative role in advancing autonomous systems and strengthening U.S. technological leadership. At NAILG, we are proud to have guided the Client through this process and to have presented a compelling case that secured a swift and successful approval.

