Success Story: NIW Approved Despite RFE For a Postdoctoral Fellow Thanks To Our Assistance
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On October 10th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Mathematics (Approval Notice).
General Field: Mathematics
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow
Country of Origin: Benin
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan
Approval Notice Date: October 10th, 2025
Processing Time: 22 months, 19 days
Case Summary:
At North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we are proud to announce the NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a distinguished mathematician whose research sits at the intersection of algebra, machine learning, and data security. His groundbreaking work focuses on developing novel algorithms for solving non-linear algebraic problems—research that directly supports U.S. technological leadership in areas such as encryption, cybersecurity, and quantum computing resilience.
Strengthening Data Security through Mathematical Discovery
The client’s proposed endeavor involves designing efficient algorithms that enhance data encryption systems and improve the security of digital infrastructures across critical U.S. sectors. His work has significant implications for national defense, economic stability, and educational innovation. By applying advanced algebraic theories to machine learning, his research contributes to the protection of sensitive data, ensuring that American institutions remain secure in an era of increasing cyber threats.
Scholarly Record and Recognition
The client has authored three first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and three first-authored preprints, with his research cited 18 times by peers across the mathematical sciences. His findings have been published in top-ranked venues and have introduced algorithms that are now referenced in studies on cryptographic systems and computational algebra. His work is further recognized through at least seven instances of invited peer review service, reflecting his standing as a trusted expert qualified to evaluate the research of others in his field.
Research Backed by Esteemed Funding Institutions
The client’s research has received financial support from prestigious international organizations, including the National Research Foundation of South Africa, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Such funding underscores the global value and scientific integrity of his work and aligns with U.S. initiatives to promote innovation in critical and emerging technologies.
Expert Endorsement
Letters of recommendation from independent experts reinforced the client’s prominence in mathematics and the national relevance of his research. One recommender emphasized the security impact of his work, noting:
“Taken together, his impressive background provides him with the knowledge and skills needed to advance the field. His record of high-level research and the vast utility of his work have firmly denoted [Client] as an accomplished and impactful mathematics researcher with an outstanding degree of expertise and skill.”
National Importance and NIW Approval
The petition demonstrated how the client’s algorithms support the National Cybersecurity Strategy and address vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing to existing encryption systems. His contributions help safeguard the integrity of communication networks and financial systems, both essential to the United States’ national interests.
With NAILG’s strategic presentation of evidence and thorough documentation, the client’s I-140 NIW petition was approved despite receiving an RFE, affirming the national significance of his mathematical innovations. His continued work promises to strengthen the digital security infrastructure and sustain the U.S. position as a global leader in secure, AI-driven technologies.