Case Summary:

At North America Immigration Law Group, we understand the complexities of the U.S. immigration system and the challenges faced by even the most accomplished professionals in securing their petitions. It is always immensely rewarding for us to assist our clients in continuing their meaningful pursuits in the United States.

Today, we are pleased to share a success story of our client, an Assistant Research Professor, who entrusted us with his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. This narrative underscores his exceptional qualifications and our meticulous approach to securing his approval.

Our client is a highly accomplished Ph.D. holder, specializing in electrical and computer engineering with a profound focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in healthcare diagnostics and monitoring. After carefully reviewing his profile, we are confident to build a compelling petition document in his favor based on the following exceptional works of his research:

• His research, conducted at one of the top 20 best Universities in the United States, includes developing mental health measures using objective measurements such as wearable data, speech, and brain imaging. Thus, his studies align with the national interest by advancing artificial intelligence-based healthcare delivery, affirming his potential role in healthcare development in the U.S.
• He has authored 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 as first or co-first author), 1 in-press journal article, 7 peer-reviewed conference papers (5 first-authored), 1 accepted conference paper, 1 first-authored abstract, and 3 preprints. These works have been published in highly selective, high-impact journals and conference proceedings, which adhere to rigorous peer review standards. Additionally, at least 3 of his papers are recognized as the most highly cited under the category of Computer Science for their respective years of publication.
• The professor’s work has been cited 420 times according to Google Scholar, placing him in the top 1% of highly cited authors in artificial intelligence systems and healthcare delivery over the past decade. His publications have been referenced by researchers in at least 52 countries, underscoring their global impact and relevance. Moreover, his role as a peer reviewer for over 50 high-ranking journals and conferences, further demonstrates his expertise and the trust placed in his judgment by the scientific community.
• To substantiate his petition, we obtained 4 compelling recommendation letters from internationally renowned experts in the field. These letters emphasized our client’s influence and the critical importance of his work in the field of healthcare diagnostics and monitoring. Out of those 4 letters, one of the experts stated:

“Considering the value presented by wearable-based health applications for personalized stress detection and early mental health intervention, as well as the advancements in AI models for healthcare using consumer devices, halting [client’s] research would be damaging to mental health monitoring AI innovation in healthcare, and advancements in personalized health technologies. It is therefore within the interests of the US to allow [client’s] research to continue.”

By meticulously preparing his petition package and leveraging premium processing, we successfully demonstrated that our client’s work is of substantial intrinsic merit and benefits the United States significantly. Our efforts have paid off with an NIW petition approval notice within 5 days. We are honored to have supported him in this journey and are confident that his groundbreaking work will continue to make a profound impact on healthcare innovation. We wish him every success in his future endeavors.