Success Story: EB-1A Approval for a Research Scientist in the Field of Intelligent Robots and Systems from China Despite RFE
Client’s Testimonial:
“Wegreened is professional and helpful on responding to RFE. The final approval is relieving and worth the long waiting time. But I would have waited a longer time to have a stronger profile (number of papers, citations, etc.) to EB1A if I were to apply again, as the NIW already secured a previous PD.”
On October 31st, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Scientist in the Field of Intelligent Robots and Systems (Approval Notice).
General Field: Intelligent Robots and Systems
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist
Country of Origin: China
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Virginia
Approval Notice Date: October 31st, 2025
Processing Time: 13 months, 22 days
Case Summary:
“Overall, [The Client]’s research is essential to advance the intelligent robots and systems field and to improve robot function, efficiency, and flexibility so that they successfully perform human tasks. Moreover, [The Client]’s exceptional background, peer review service, and innovative projects are evidence that [The Client]’s research must be sustained in the United States.”
This powerful endorsement from one of four expert recommendation letters reflects the extraordinary caliber of a research scientist in the field of intelligent robots and systems from China. With our assistance, the EB-1A petition was approved after 13 months despite an RFE.
With a Ph.D. in robotics and expertise spanning soft robotics design, robot visual perception, and deep learning, the client works as a research scientist developing cutting-edge algorithms and AI-based robotics solutions. Our strategic approach emphasized how the client’s research addresses critical U.S. national priorities: manufacturing efficiency, artificial intelligence advancement, healthcare automation, and workforce safety.
Our Comprehensive Petition Strategy:
In preparing the petition, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) demonstrated that the client’s research addresses critical challenges in robot perception, soft material manipulation, and dataset benchmarking, key areas that drive the next generation of intelligent robotics. The client’s work integrates machine learning, computer vision, and mechanical design to enable robots to operate safely and efficiently in unstructured environments.
We built a multi-layered case demonstrating the client’s extraordinary ability through objective evidence:
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Publications & Citations: We highlighted the client’s 15 peer-reviewed articles published in top-ranked venues and 367 citations.
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International Reach: We emphasized the global influence of the research, with citations from scholars in at least 26 countries.
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Peer Review: We documented 40 peer reviews for distinguished journals with impact factors as high as 18.6, proving recognition as an expert evaluator.
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Institutional Funding: We also highlighted substantial National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) funding for projects in which the client served in a leading capacity.
The Result:
USCIS recognized the client’s sustained national and international acclaim in intelligent robots and systems. We are honored to have supported this exceptional researcher throughout this journey, and we extend our sincere best wishes for their continued success in advancing robotics technology and artificial intelligence in the United States.