Success Stories: NIW Approved for Quantitative Risk Management Researcher Advancing Financial Stability Models
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you very much!”
On March 1st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor in the field of Applied Mathematics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Applied Mathematics
Position at the Time of Filing: Assistant Professor
Country of Origin: China
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Canada
Approval Notice Date: March 1st, 2025
Processing Time: 1 month, 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success story of an EB‑2 NIW petition approval granted to a quantitative risk management researcher from China, whose work optimizes mathematical and statistical models to predict financial crises and assess systemic risk. At the time of filing, the client was serving as a tenure‑track assistant professor and had already contributed impactful scholarship in mathematical finance.
Research on Financial Stability Modeling
The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on refining mathematical frameworks such as signed Choquet integrals and quantile‑based risk measures, and developing data‑driven strategies to uncover vulnerabilities in financial systems and forecast economic disruptions. By integrating advanced statistical methodologies with real‑time analysis, her research delivers practical tools to enhance U.S. financial resilience and support data‑driven policymaking.
Research Impact and Scientific Contributions
To underscore the national importance of her work, the petition highlighted:
- 6 peer‑reviewed journal articles (including one first‑authored paper) and two preprints.
- 196 citations to date.
- A record of service as a peer reviewer for leading academic journals.
Publication in top‑tier journals and strong citation metrics demonstrated both originality and influence, confirming the client’s contributions as essential to advancing the field.
Well Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor
The petition detailed the client’s Ph.D. in actuarial science, faculty experience, and documented record of success. We emphasized her plans to collaborate with industry and academic partners to apply her models in real‑time risk monitoring platforms. This multifactorial evidence showcased her ability to drive future innovations in quantitative finance and risk management.
Approval and Outcome
Filed on January 21, 2025, with direct premium processing, the petition was approved on March 1, 2025, in just 1 month and 8 days, reflecting the urgency and importance of her research. NAILG is proud to have guided this client through a seamless NIW process and looks forward to her continued contributions in strengthening U.S. economic security and technological leadership.

