Success Story: A PhD Student Secured NIW Approval with Direct Premium Service Despite RFE
Client’s Testimonial:
“I recently got my EB2-NIW approved, thanks to the amazing support from the Chen team. My experience working with them was exceptionally positive, and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering applying for EB2-NIW (I have already referred them to a couple of my friends and family members)!”
On August 16th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver approval for a PhD Student in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Computer Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student
Country of Origin: Japan
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois
Approval Notice Date: August 16th, 2025
Processing Time: 5 months, 3 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
We are pleased to announce the approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for an accomplished researcher in computer science. The petition was approved on August 16, 2025, after a request for evidence was successfully addressed.
Research Focus and Proposed Endeavor: With an M.S. in electrical and computer engineering, the client has built his career around advancing robotics research. His proposed endeavor is to develop state-of-the-art robotics approaches that enable robots to autonomously manipulate objects and navigate in unstructured, unfamiliar environments. These innovations have broad applications, from automating repetitive tasks in industrial settings to providing assistive solutions in healthcare and home environments. By addressing critical societal needs such as workforce efficiency and elder care, his work represents an endeavor of substantial merit and national importance.
Publications and Citations: The client has authored 6 peer-reviewed conference articles (3 of them first-authored and 1 co-first-authored) and 3 preprints (all first-authored). In computer science, conference publications are recognized as a primary venue for groundbreaking research, often carrying greater prestige than journal publications in other disciplines. His work has already garnered 157 citations, reflecting its influence and the adoption of his methods by independent researchers worldwide.
Peer Recognition and Review Service: The client has also contributed significantly to the academic community through at least 30 peer reviews for top conferences in robotics, machine learning, and computer vision. This service underscores the recognition of his expertise, as only highly regarded specialists are invited to evaluate the work of peers in these fields.
Demonstrating Significance: In the petition, we highlighted not only the strong citation record and prestigious publication venues but also how his methods have been directly applied by independent researchers to advance robotic navigation, manipulation, and learning systems. These tangible examples of peer reliance established his impact as a researcher whose work is shaping the trajectory of robotics and artificial intelligence.
NIW Approval and Outlook: By combining a strong record of publications, high-impact citations, a recognized peer review service, and a clearly defined plan to advance robotics research in the U.S., the petition successfully demonstrated that the client is well-positioned to make significant contributions to the national interest.
At NAILG, we congratulate our client on this important achievement and look forward to his continued advancements in robotics and intelligent autonomous systems.