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Colombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a software developer from Peru who builds AI-powered tools to help individuals more effectively navigate the U.S. healthcare system. The petition was approved following a successful Request for Evidence (RFE) response.
Navigating the U.S. healthcare system can be confusing. Many Americans struggle to understand their insurance options, file claims, or choose the right providers, and a single claim can take a lengthy amount of time to resolve. These challenges especially impact underserved communities, where individuals and families often lack the resources and information to feel confident about their healthcare decisions.
Our client set out to change that. He planned to design, develop, and launch a scalable platform that applies AI to compare healthcare options in order to help people make more informed choices about their care. The initial filing was led by Attorney Veronica Virgen, and Attorney Jason Qiu directed the response to the RFE.
Our client holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and has built a career in software development. Over that time, his focus has centered on artificial intelligence and the systems that make it useful in daily life. The client has deepened his skills through specialized training in AI, cloud computing, healthcare technology, and cybersecurity.
He specializes in building AI tools that are easy for everyday users to understand and use. He holds professional licenses and certifications in his field and belongs to industry organizations for technology specialists. His career reflects steady and full-time work applying these skills to real problems.
In the United States, the client aims to build a platform that guides people toward better healthcare decisions. The platform would use AI to help people compare their options, choose providers, and understand their medical expenses. His plan is to launch first in several states with high-need communities, then expand his platform through partnerships across the industry.
There is more than one way to meet the requirements for an EB-2 NIW visa category. The traditional route is the Advanced Degree Professional path, where a petitioner can demonstrate eligibility based on a master’s degree or higher, or a bachelor’s degree combined with five years of progressive experience in the specialty. However, there is also a second route, Exceptional Ability, which recognizes professionals whose skills, training, and accomplishments set them apart, without requiring an advanced degree in the field.
Although our client’s bachelor’s degree was in commerce, he had built years of experience in software development and artificial intelligence. His petition highlighted his certifications, professional licenses, industry memberships, and years of specialized work.
The challenge was clearly documenting how his background satisfied the EB-2 NIW Exceptional Ability requirements by connecting each aspect of the client’s background to the relevant defined criterion. When USCIS issued an RFE asking for more details on our client’s eligibility, it gave our team a clear opportunity to do exactly that.
Even though the original petition already contained the required evidence to obtain approval, the RFE appeared to evaluate this evidence under the Advanced Degree Professional category rather than the more appropriate Exceptional Ability category. As a result, the RFE response clearly and succinctly explained how the existing evidence was intended to satisfy the Exceptional Ability requirements, and methodically mapped each piece of evidence to the appropriate criterion.
Beyond the Exceptional Ability question, the original petition had also established that our client’s proposed endeavor held substantial merit and national importance, that he was well positioned to advance his proposed endeavor, and that, on balance, it benefitted the U.S. to waive the requirements of a labor certification. Our client had a concrete plan to build and launch his healthcare platform in high-need communities, as well as strong signals of interest from a U.S. healthcare company in implementing his platform.
As Attorney Jason Qiu explained: “Once we saw the questions in the RFE weren’t about the strength of the evidence, our task was clear. We laid out the argument step-by-step to help this particular officer clearly understand the full picture.”
The RFE was an opportunity to provide that clarity, and the response did that successfully.
USCIS approved the EB-2 NIW petition after reviewing the firm’s response. The client was recognized as meeting the EB-2 National Interest Waiver standard.
This approval moves the client closer to permanent residency in the United States. Once that is in place, he intends to build and launch the AI platform at the center of his work, helping people understand their healthcare options and make confident decisions about their care.
His plan begins in communities with the greatest need, where clear, accessible tools can make the biggest difference. For someone facing a confusing claim or an unfamiliar referral, that can mean the difference between giving up and getting the care they need. It is work that serves patients and the public alike.
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Colombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a software developer from Peru who builds AI-powered tools to help individuals more effectively navigate the U.S. healthcare system. The petition was approved following a successful Request for Evidence (RFE) response.
Navigating the U.S. healthcare system can be confusing. Many Americans struggle to understand their insurance options, file claims, or choose the right providers, and a single claim can take a lengthy amount of time to resolve. These challenges especially impact underserved communities, where individuals and families often lack the resources and information to feel confident about their healthcare decisions.
Our client set out to change that. He planned to design, develop, and launch a scalable platform that applies AI to compare healthcare options in order to help people make more informed choices about their care. The initial filing was led by Attorney Veronica Virgen, and Attorney Jason Qiu directed the response to the RFE.
Our client holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and has built a career in software development. Over that time, his focus has centered on artificial intelligence and the systems that make it useful in daily life. The client has deepened his skills through specialized training in AI, cloud computing, healthcare technology, and cybersecurity.
He specializes in building AI tools that are easy for everyday users to understand and use. He holds professional licenses and certifications in his field and belongs to industry organizations for technology specialists. His career reflects steady and full-time work applying these skills to real problems.
In the United States, the client aims to build a platform that guides people toward better healthcare decisions. The platform would use AI to help people compare their options, choose providers, and understand their medical expenses. His plan is to launch first in several states with high-need communities, then expand his platform through partnerships across the industry.
There is more than one way to meet the requirements for an EB-2 NIW visa category. The traditional route is the Advanced Degree Professional path, where a petitioner can demonstrate eligibility based on a master’s degree or higher, or a bachelor’s degree combined with five years of progressive experience in the specialty. However, there is also a second route, Exceptional Ability, which recognizes professionals whose skills, training, and accomplishments set them apart, without requiring an advanced degree in the field.
Although our client’s bachelor’s degree was in commerce, he had built years of experience in software development and artificial intelligence. His petition highlighted his certifications, professional licenses, industry memberships, and years of specialized work.
The challenge was clearly documenting how his background satisfied the EB-2 NIW Exceptional Ability requirements by connecting each aspect of the client’s background to the relevant defined criterion. When USCIS issued an RFE asking for more details on our client’s eligibility, it gave our team a clear opportunity to do exactly that.
Even though the original petition already contained the required evidence to obtain approval, the RFE appeared to evaluate this evidence under the Advanced Degree Professional category rather than the more appropriate Exceptional Ability category. As a result, the RFE response clearly and succinctly explained how the existing evidence was intended to satisfy the Exceptional Ability requirements, and methodically mapped each piece of evidence to the appropriate criterion.
Beyond the Exceptional Ability question, the original petition had also established that our client’s proposed endeavor held substantial merit and national importance, that he was well positioned to advance his proposed endeavor, and that, on balance, it benefitted the U.S. to waive the requirements of a labor certification. Our client had a concrete plan to build and launch his healthcare platform in high-need communities, as well as strong signals of interest from a U.S. healthcare company in implementing his platform.
As Attorney Jason Qiu explained: “Once we saw the questions in the RFE weren’t about the strength of the evidence, our task was clear. We laid out the argument step-by-step to help this particular officer clearly understand the full picture.”
The RFE was an opportunity to provide that clarity, and the response did that successfully.
USCIS approved the EB-2 NIW petition after reviewing the firm’s response. The client was recognized as meeting the EB-2 National Interest Waiver standard.
This approval moves the client closer to permanent residency in the United States. Once that is in place, he intends to build and launch the AI platform at the center of his work, helping people understand their healthcare options and make confident decisions about their care.
His plan begins in communities with the greatest need, where clear, accessible tools can make the biggest difference. For someone facing a confusing claim or an unfamiliar referral, that can mean the difference between giving up and getting the care they need. It is work that serves patients and the public alike.
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Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and advertisement practices by attorneys and/or other professionals. The National Law Review is not a law firm nor is www.NatLawReview.com intended to be a referral service for attorneys and/or other professionals. The NLR does not wish, nor does it intend, to solicit the business of anyone or to refer anyone to an attorney or other professional. NLR does not answer legal questions nor will we refer you to an attorney or other professional if you request such information from us.
Under certain state laws, the following statements may be required on this website and we have included them in order to be in full compliance with these rules. The choice of a lawyer or other professional is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Attorney Advertising Notice: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Statement in compliance with Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. Unless otherwise noted, attorneys are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, nor can NLR attest to the accuracy of any notation of Legal Specialization or other Professional Credentials.
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