Success Stories: Researcher Earns NIW Approval for Developing AI Tools to Accelerate U.S. Scientific Innovation

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

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On August 20^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD Student in the Field of Artificial Intelligence for Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Artificial Intelligence for Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois

Approval Notice Date: August 20^th, 2025

Processing Time: 16 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Driving National Priorities Through AI Innovation
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way science is conducted in the United States. By integrating machine learning and large language models into scientific research, AI can accelerate drug development, improve materials design, and enhance automated discovery. Recognizing the urgency of this field, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) successfully secured an EB-2 NIW approval for a researcher dedicated to advancing AI-enabled molecule property prediction and retrosynthesis.

Research Contributions
The client’s work focuses on improving the systematic processing of data and logic for molecule modeling and retrosynthetic planning. His advanced algorithms not only strengthen the underlying AI processes but also provide powerful tools for scientific investigations. These contributions are critical for developing life-saving therapeutics and innovative materials, ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of global innovation in high-performance computing and automated research.

Academic and Scholarly Achievements
With a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, he brings strong interdisciplinary expertise to his field. His achievements include:

7 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 peer-reviewed conference articles,
1 first-authored preprint,
269 citations across his published work.

This record reflects not only productivity but also international influence, as peers rely on his findings to advance their own scientific research.

Recognition of Potential and NIW Approval
By highlighting his educational background, impactful publications, and the national importance of his proposed endeavor, NAILG built a compelling case that positioned him as an essential contributor to U.S. scientific progress. USCIS approved his NIW petition, affirming that his continued work will help accelerate discoveries in drug development, materials science, and beyond.

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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%