Success Stories: Significant Achievement: EB1A Approval Secured for Indian Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Following Prior EB2-NIW Success
Client’s Testimonial:
“My petition was prepared meticulously and covered my achievements clearly. I also appreciate NAILG for the fast turnaround time for my various questions and for working with me through various concerns throughout the process.”
On June 6th, 2025, we received another EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Country of Origin: India
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania
Approval Notice Date: June 6th, 2025
Processing Time: 1 year, 3 months, and 9 days
Case Summary:
North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is proud to announce another significant achievement for our client, a postdoctoral research associate from India specializing in applied mathematics and computer science. After initially guiding him to a swift I-140 EB2-NIW approval within just 4 days through premium processing, we have now successfully secured his I-140 EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition approval. Despite facing a longer adjudication timeline for this EB1A petition, our strategic approach and detailed presentation of his extraordinary accomplishments ultimately led to approval.
Pioneering Research Strengthening Algorithms and Machine Learning Safety
NAILG thoroughly evaluated our client’s groundbreaking research and substantial contributions in the field of applied mathematics and computer science. His transformative contributions also benefit diverse applications such as autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and data science. His work directly aligns with U.S. national interests by improving machine learning safety, ensuring robust algorithmic solutions, and advancing the nation’s global technological competitiveness.
Client’s Distinguished Research Achievements and Global Influence
Our firm provided compelling evidence of the client’s exceptional achievements and widespread influence in the field, including:
- Extensive publication record: Co-authored 10 peer-reviewed articles in top-ranked conference proceedings, such as the Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS).
- Outstanding citation record: Accumulated 200+ citations by researchers in 23 countries, with at least 7 papers ranking among the most highly cited in computer science for their publication years.
- Prolific peer review experience: Conducted at least 50 peer reviews for highly regarded journals and conferences, demonstrating his authoritative standing within his research community.
- Editorial Board Membership: Served on the editorial board for a prestigious journal, further highlighting his recognized expertise.
- Significant funding support: Secured research funding from prominent government and private organizations.
Robust Support from Renowned International Experts
Our petition included six strong recommendation letters, four of which are independent advisory opinions from internationally recognized experts. These letters emphasized the originality, critical impact, and global importance of our client’s research. A notable excerpt reads:
“In conclusion, [client’s] position as one of the leaders in computer science is supported by the significant impact of his publications, the excellence of his work, his profound insights and expertise, and the importance of his foundational research in machine learning in general. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that [client] continues his work uninterrupted and unimpeded.”
NAILG’s Dedicated Efforts Secure EB1A Approval
With NAILG’s meticulous documentation and comprehensive presentation of evidence, USCIS approved our client’s I-140 EB1A petition in 1 year, 3 months, and 9 days. This success not only highlights the client’s exceptional contributions to applied mathematics and computer science but also showcases our dedicated strategic preparation.
We warmly congratulate our client on this remarkable achievement and are proud to support his ongoing contributions to algorithmic innovations, machine learning advancements, and technological excellence in the United States.

