Case Summary:

Our NIW (National Interest Waiver) client from Iran is an expert in robotics and neuroscience, focusing on advanced surgical robotics technologies. While his work has broad applications, its significance is particularly evident in its impact on refining surgical robotics, which plays a crucial role in addressing global healthcare challenges.

The I-140 NIW petition, part of the EB-2 visa category, requires applicants to demonstrate that their work is valuable to the United States. At NAILG, we help our clients achieve this by gathering and analyzing their academic and professional credentials to build a strong, personalized petition.

For our Iranian client, we carefully compiled and tailored his petition using the following key aspects of his work:

• He is a leading researcher in his field, dedicated to advancing surgical robotics to enhance the precision and complexity of surgical procedures. His work aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, making it both highly valuable and nationally significant.
• His research has a global impact, contributing to shorter recovery times, fewer post-operative complications, and more consistent surgical quality. It also supports sustainable and equitable healthcare solutions, particularly in underserved areas, while meeting the increasing demand for advanced medical care.
• His work is essential to the U.S. as it enhances surgical precision and effectiveness, aligns with national healthcare priorities, and fosters economic sustainability and technological advancement in medical robotics.
• His contributions include 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 peer-reviewed conference paper, and 2 first-authored abstracts, all published in respected journals within his field.
• His research has gained recognition from his peers, with a total of 20 citations according to Google Scholar.
• To further strengthen his case, we obtained four letters of recommendation from experts in his field, affirming his expertise and the significance of his contributions. One of them stated:

“[Client’s] research is especially relevant to realizing the widespread adoption of robot-based systems in surgery and other aspects of the healthcare industry … His unique multidisciplinary experience at the intersection of robotics, neuroscience, and virtual reality makes it possible to finetune robotics-based surgical procedures and achieve higher levels of precision, thus reducing the occurrence of postoperative complications that impose burdens on the United States healthcare industry. Furthermore, [client’s] work also showcases the utility of virtual reality devices for advancing the field of robotics and neuroscience, further elevating its value.”

Through our thorough preparation and strategic approach, we successfully highlighted our client’s qualifications and the national importance of his work, helping him present a compelling NIW petition. As a result, his NIW petition was approved in just 29 days. We are proud to have guided him through this process and to have played a key role in securing his approval. We congratulate him on this achievement and wish him continued success in his field.