Success Stories: EB-2 NIW Petition Approved for Graduate Assistant in Artificial Intelligence

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence, NIW

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“Thank you for your message! I am truly excited to hear the news, and I greatly appreciate all the guidance and support you provided throughout the case application process…Thank you again for your assistance!”

On August 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Assistant in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Approval Notice).

General Field: Artificial Intelligence

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Assistant

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan

Approval Notice Date: August 18^th, 2025

Processing Time: 28 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share that North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) successfully secured the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a graduate assistant from China specializing in artificial intelligence. The petition, filed with premium processing on July 21, 2025, was approved swiftly on August 18, 2025.

At the time of filing, our client was working as a graduate assistant while pursuing impactful research in artificial intelligence, particularly in the area of spatial-temporal modeling and explainable AI. His work is focused on creating algorithms that enhance trust and transparency in predictive systems, ensuring applications can be applied to critical areas such as disaster forecasting, finance, and healthcare decision-making.

Evidence of Expertise

To strengthen the petition, we highlighted a solid academic and research record:

Authored multiple peer-reviewed journal and conference papers.
Works cited by other researchers demonstrate influence in advancing practical solutions.
Performed peer reviews for respected international journals and conferences, affirming his recognition as an expert in the field.
Secured competitive research funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), underscoring the national importance of his projects.

One letter of recommendation strongly emphasized his impact:

“[Client] has led the development of advanced explainable artificial intelligence algorithms for extreme event prediction—an area that is critically important for disaster management, epidemiology, agriculture, and finance. His innovative contributions have created efficient, transparent AI algorithms with broad applicability poised to improve decision-making across industries.”

Overcoming USCIS Scrutiny

During adjudication, USCIS carefully reviewed the national importance of his contributions. By demonstrating how his work addresses the need for fair, interpretable, and reliable artificial intelligence models—directly supporting U.S. economic and social resilience—NAILG successfully established that his continued research is in the national interest.

NIW Approval and Outlook

This EB-2 NIW approval allows our client to continue advancing artificial intelligence research that carries significant implications for both industry and public welfare in the United States. We are proud to have supported his case and look forward to seeing the far-reaching impact of his contributions.

At NAILG, we remain committed to helping highly skilled professionals secure approvals under the NIW category, ensuring their innovations strengthen the U.S. scientific and technological landscape.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	28,946	99.52%	3,030	98.31%
EB1A	4,322	91.76%	2,870	88.91%
EB1B	793	98.51%	236	90.77%
Total	34,061	98.44%	6,136	93.39%