Success Stories: Driving the Future of Quantum Communication: A Physics Researcher’s NIW Triumph

Case Summary:     

Our team at North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is proud to celebrate another milestone—an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval secured on behalf of a physicist from China. Currently working as a research associate, the client has made influential strides in the areas of quantum information, open quantum systems, and communication networks, all of which are considered crucial to the advancement of next-generation secure technologies.

Pioneering Research in Quantum Networks

Our client’s central pursuit lies in designing and analyzing quantum communication networks that enable the reliable transmission of quantum information across distributed systems. These networks have the potential to transform secure communications, high-performance computing, and information science, offering benefits such as ultra-high privacy and increased computational power. Through work integrating percolation theory with quantum statistical models, the client has developed innovative approaches to evaluate entanglement thresholds and construct resilient communication frameworks within quantum systems.

Recognition Through Scholarship and Service

The client’s record reflects an established presence in the physics community. With 19 peer-reviewed journal articles, including 10 first-authored publications, as well as a preprint and an abstract, the client’s research has been widely circulated and recognized. This body of work has accumulated 219 citations, with several papers ranking among the most highly cited physics articles for his publication years. In addition, the client has been invited to conduct at least 18 peer reviews for leading journals in the field—an honor typically extended only to trusted experts.

Endorsed by Independent Authorities

Letters of recommendation further solidified the client’s standing as a thought leader in quantum physics. One particularly compelling endorsement described the applicant’s contributions as “indispensable,” particularly noting his work on quantum speed limits and open quantum systems.

“[Client’s] application of relative purity as an information-theoretic quantifier laid the groundwork for my own work on defining quantum speed thresholds.”

Demonstrating National Importance and Merit

Beyond scholarly impact, the client’s research is directly aligned with critical national goals in cybersecurity and advanced communications. This alignment is reflected in competitive research funding awarded by agencies such as the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, National Science Foundation, and DARPA. These organizations back only work of strategic importance to U.S. defense, economic security, and technological leadership.

In our petition, we highlighted how the client’s innovations could help address pressing challenges such as rising cyber threats and the need for secure data exchange across critical sectors. The petition also included a detailed track record of success, demonstrating how the client’s past contributions pave the way for future advancements in quantum information transfer.

NIW Approval and Outlook

With a filing date of January 8, 2024, and approval secured by July 28, 2025, this NIW success underscores how a strong scientific record, coupled with impactful national relevance, can lead to favorable outcomes. NAILG is proud to have played a key role in presenting this compelling case. As the client continues developing quantum technologies with the potential to enhance national security and scientific progress, we are confident that his future contributions will benefit the broader U.S. innovation landscape.