Success Stories: Empowering Autonomous Technology through Machine Learning: EB-2 NIW Approval for a Senior Engineer from Canada

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Machine Learning, NIW

Client’s Testimonial:

“This is fantastic news! Thank you so much for all your help!!”

On July 29^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Senior Engineer in the Field of Machine Learning (Approval Notice).

General Field: Machine Learning

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Engineer

Country of Origin: Canada

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: July 29^th, 2025

Processing Time: 5 months, 22 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) success of a senior engineer from Canada who specializes in machine learning. At the time of filing, he was actively working in the technology sector, contributing advanced methods that enhance the efficiency, security, and scalability of intelligent systems across various domains.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:
The client’s research lies at the intersection of machine learning and real-world applications, including system optimization, secure architecture development, and reliability analysis. His work addresses national interests in critical infrastructure, secure data handling, and efficient computing technologies. His methodologies have been cited 1,716 times and published in 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored), 5 peer-reviewed conference articles (2 of them first-authored), 3 first-authored abstracts, 1 preprint (first-authored), and 3 granted patents, underscoring his influence within the field.

NAILG’s Approach and USCIS Approval:
We structured the petition to demonstrate that the client is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor and that his track record reflects sustained contributions of major importance. Despite receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE), we swiftly addressed USCIS’s concerns and submitted a compelling response package. The case was approved within less than six months of filing.

NIW Approval and Outlook:
This approval represents a pivotal milestone in the client’s career and affirms the relevance of his technical innovations to the national interest. We at NAILG are proud to have assisted him throughout this journey and look forward to seeing his continued impact in the field of machine learning.

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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%