EB-2 NIW Case Study: Data Scientist From Iran Approved in 1 Month and 10 Days, No RFE

When Attorney Safrit reviewed the case, he recognized the difficulty of translating the technical aspects into a matter of national interest. Attorney Safrit said, “It was very technical in terms of machine learning and algorithms. The main challenge was explaining the work in a way that an officer could understand. If I can follow it, then I know an officer can too.” 

In addition, the petition mentioned his position at a major healthcare institution while also describing his plan to support small businesses. Both details were accurate, but it was a challenge to frame his work within a single, clear endeavor.  

Attorney Safrit’s strategy focused on important information so that every detail supported one main point: that the client used data science to create solutions that strengthened SMBs in the United States. Additionally, he described how the client’s work in healthcare and finance connected to his broader goal of helping small businesses adopt smarter analytical tools.  

To reinforce this narrative, Attorney Safrit highlighted several federal initiatives that support AI development and small business growth. He also referenced government efforts that highlight the importance of AI adoption among small businesses, including recent findings from the U.S. Census Bureau and guidance from the U.S. Small Business Administration on the role of AI in improving efficiency and reducing operational strain. These policies helped demonstrate that the client’s proposed work aligned with ongoing federal priorities in technology and economic development. 

Our client also provided recommendation letters that described his technical contributions, as well as letters of interest from organizations that valued his analytical expertise. Attorney Safrit included documentation that showcased the client’s research, conference presentations, and relevant certifications, creating a complete and credible profile. 

Attorney Safrit also wanted the officer to see that our client’s work was advanced and essential to the country’s growth in technology and business. Therefore, he made sure that every paragraph highlighted how the client’s plan directly benefited the U.S. economy. 

The approval arrived in just one month and 10 days, marking a powerful moment for both our client and our team at Colombo & Hurd. For Attorney Safrit, the result confirmed the importance of clarity in every petition. Together, their efforts showed how clear strategy and genuine collaboration can transform a complex case into swift approval. 

A Strong Connection Between Experience and Endeavor: The refile showed how our client’s work in healthcare and finance aligned perfectly with his goal to support small and medium-sized businesses through data science. 

A Consistent Alignment with National Interest: Each section of the petition linked the client’s contributions to the broader economic priorities of the United States, showing measurable public benefit.