Success Story: NIW Approved with Premium Processing Service! We Helped A Machine Learning Research Engineer Secure Success
Client’s Testimonial:
“I’m very glad I chose Chen Immigration to handle my petition. Their team was professional, responsive, and efficient throughout the process. I was able to file my petition within a month, and it was approved without any issues.”
On January 4th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Machine Learning Research Engineer in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Approval Notice).
General Field: Artificial Intelligence
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Machine Learning Research Engineer
Country of Origin: Republic of Korea
Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Republic of Korea
Approval Notice Date: January 4th, 2025
Processing Time: 2 months, 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
NAILG recently secured the approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for an artificial intelligence researcher specializing in the safety and security of large language models (LLMs). At the time of filing, the client was advancing his proposed endeavor of enhancing the safety of AI systems to combat malicious cyberattacks and promote the adoption of trustworthy AI technologies. His work holds clear, substantial merit and national importance, given the growing reliance on AI and the increasing prevalence of cybersecurity threats worldwide.
Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance
We demonstrated that our client’s research directly advances the resilience and security of the U.S. digital infrastructure. By addressing vulnerabilities in large language models and designing methods to safeguard against adversarial manipulation, his work enables the safer adoption of AI across finance, healthcare, and other critical sectors. With cyberattacks projected to cause trillions of dollars in global economic losses annually, his innovations provide both technical safeguards and public benefit. His research builds public trust in AI technologies, fosters their responsible use, and supports U.S. priorities in maintaining leadership in critical and emerging technologies.
Evidence of Accomplishments
To support the petition, NAILG highlighted the client’s strong academic and professional record, including:
● 2 peer-reviewed journal articles.
● 10 peer-reviewed conference papers, 5 of which were first-authored and 1 co-first-authored.
● 2 preprints.
● A total of 277 citations to his published work, demonstrating significant influence in AI research.
NIW Approval and Outlook
USCIS granted approval after recognizing the national importance of the client’s proposed endeavor and his proven ability to advance it. With NAILG’s support, the petition clearly demonstrated that waiving the job offer and labor certification requirements is in the national interest. This approval allows him to continue pioneering AI safety research, providing secure, reliable, and trustworthy technologies that benefit both the U.S. economy and national security.