Success Story: Without RFE! A Chinese Data Scientist Gets NIW Success with Our Strategic Filing
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On January 31st, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Data Scientist in the Field of Industrial Engineering (Approval Notice).
General Field: Industrial Engineering
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Data Scientist
Country of Origin: China
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey
Approval Notice Date: January 31st, 2025
Processing Time: 9 months, 23 days
Case Summary:
We are pleased to share the success story of another client whose I-140 NIW petition has been approved.
Our client holds a Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering and is an expert in developing novel inspection, supervision, control, and maintenance strategies for real-world systems and processes. His proposed endeavor focuses on advancing methods that reduce risk, improve safety and performance, and facilitate more effective decision-making through mathematical modeling and machine learning. This line of research carries substantial merit and national importance, as it contributes to critical areas such as fraud detection, security surveillance, and artificial intelligence-based decision systems that directly support public safety and economic resilience in the United States.
In support of his petition, we highlighted his strong academic and professional record, which includes 7 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 of them first-authored) and 1 first-authored book chapter. His publications have been cited a total of 37 times by other researchers, demonstrating the influence of his contributions. In addition, he has completed at least 20 reviews for leading journals in his field, reflecting his recognized expertise and standing within the scientific community. Importantly, his research has already been supported by a state institute of New Jersey, underscoring its value to urgent national priorities.
To corroborate the significance of his work, we submitted multiple letters of recommendation from established experts in the field. These recommenders emphasized the originality and impact of his research, particularly its relevance to emerging technologies and pressing societal challenges. One noted:
“Based on the rigor of [Client’s] research involving his development of voting systems with supervising mechanisms and the enhancement of police effectiveness during incidents with gun violence, the application of his contributions for improving industrial engineering, and his work as a peer reviewer, I firmly believe that he is an asset to the United States.”
By presenting this evidence, we successfully demonstrated that his proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance, that he is well-positioned to advance it, and that it is in the best interest of the United States to waive the job offer requirement.
We are proud to have helped secure this approval and look forward to seeing the continued impact of his innovative research in industrial engineering.