Success Story: NIW Approved Despite RFE! We Guided an Applied Scientist to Secure Success with Direct Premium Service
Client’s Testimonial:
“That’s wonderful news! I truly appreciate all the effort you and your team have put into preparing the petition materials and drafting the RFE responses. Wishing your team continued success with the upcoming cases!”
On September 23rd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Applied Scientist in the Field of Machine Learning (Approval Notice).
General Field: Machine Learning
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Applied Scientist
Approval Notice Date: September 23rd, 2025
Processing Time: 6 months, 17 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
At North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), we are proud to support innovators who are shaping the technological landscape of tomorrow. We are delighted to share the story of a talented researcher whose I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition was approved through Premium Processing after successfully overcoming a Request for Evidence (RFE) – a testament to both her professional excellence and our firm’s strategic legal advocacy.
Client Background and Field
Our client is an expert in the field of machine learning and deep learning. Her research centers on developing cutting-edge machine learning and deep learning algorithms and applying them to a wide range of domains, such as supply chain optimization, customer behavior analysis, and search system enhancement. Through this work, she aims to improve efficiency, reliability, and personalization in large-scale systems, advancing technologies that directly shape the digital economy and elevate user experiences across industries.
Petition Strategy and Highlights
When our firm received her case, we carefully analyzed her academic and professional background and built a strong petition emphasizing the national importance and real-world impact of her research. To establish her strong qualifications, we highlighted:
- 3 peer-reviewed journal articles (including one first-authored) and 4 peer-reviewed conference articles (including three first-authored) published in prestigious venues ranked among the top in artificial intelligence and computer science.
- 54 citations to her published research, reflecting global recognition of her contributions to the development of novel algorithms and computational methods.
- Evidence of major U.S. research funding support from organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), demonstrates the national relevance of her work.
In addition, the client’s impact was validated through two strong recommendation letters from leading experts in machine learning and statistics, attesting to the originality, rigor, and national importance of her work.
Case Outcome
Through NAILG’s comprehensive RFE response and carefully crafted legal arguments, the petition was approved under Premium Processing, recognizing the exceptional merit and importance of the client’s contributions.
This successful outcome reflects not only our client’s groundbreaking research but also NAILG’s expertise in presenting complex scientific achievements in a clear and compelling manner. We are proud to have played a role in helping her continue her pioneering work in machine learning and deep learning, which will continue to drive innovation, efficiency, and national advancement in the years ahead.