Success Stories: An Indian Research Associate Earns NIW Approval with Our Assistance and Premium Process
Client’s Testimonial:
“Chen Immigration are fast, thorough, and sharp, with a work ethic of the highest order. They are extremely professional and pay great attention to detail. They did a fantastic job crafting my petition with care in less than two months, and it was approved in under 30 business days without any RFE. Looking back, I only wish I had worked with the Chen Immigration Team much earlier to file my petition. Overall, it was a smooth experience, and I look forward to working with them in the future.”
On September 24th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Geospatial Data Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Geospatial Data Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate
Country of Origin: India
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Alabama
Approval Notice Date: September 24th, 2025
Processing Time: 1 month and 11 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to announce the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval of a research associate from India in the field of geospatial data science. At the time of filing, the client was engaged in advanced research, developing satellite-based datasets and artificial intelligence models to support climate resilience, natural resource management, and public safety. His petition was filed with premium processing and approved in just 1 month and 11 days.
Proposed Endeavor: Advancing Geospatial Data Science for Climate and Resource Management
The client’s proposed focus is on developing advanced geospatial analytics and AI-driven models to address critical challenges such as land degradation, wildfires, and forest loss. His research provides decision-support tools that enhance disaster response, optimize land use, and promote sustainable development. By integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and large-scale environmental monitoring, his work aligns with US national priorities in climate-smart agriculture, public safety, and ecological sustainability.
Notable Achievements Supporting the Petition
In preparing this NIW petition, NAILG highlighted the client’s strong record of research and service, including:
- Education and Training: Earned an M.S. degree in systems management/information systems, with specialized expertise in remote sensing, geospatial data science, and machine learning applications.
- Publications: Authored 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored) and 14 book chapters (2 first-authored).
- Citations: His work has been cited 217 times, with at least 3 papers ranking among the top 10% most-cited publications in environment and ecology for their years of publication.
- Peer Review Service: Completed at least 21 peer reviews for leading journals, confirming his recognition as an expert in the field.
Expert Recognition
The client received seven recommendation letters. One supporting recommender highlighted the broader value of his datasets, noting:
“His ongoing and future work will undoubtedly continue to benefit the United States through innovative scientific contributions and broad dissemination of knowledge.”
NIW Approval and Outlook
The swift approval of this NIW petition underscores both the strength of the case and the critical importance of the client’s research. NAILG is proud to have assisted this accomplished scientist. His continued contributions in geospatial data science will enhance the US capacity for climate resilience, natural disaster response, and sustainable land and resource management.