An accomplished medical scientist and MedTech innovator obtained a U.S. green card under the EB-2 NIW program by presenting a digital health project aimed at improving neurological health. She developed an AI-powered platform integrated with wearable devices (Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc.) to detect, record, and predict epileptic seizures in real time. Featuring a modular architecture and neural networks that adapt to individual patient patterns, the solution includes a seizure diary, health monitoring, and an emergency alert system. Clinical testing and support from U.S. medical centers confirmed its effectiveness, while the business plan demonstrated its potential to create jobs and advance public health technology.
An accomplished medical scientist and MedTech innovator secured a U.S. green card under the EB-2 NIW visa by demonstrating extraordinary ability and national interest in advancing neurological health through digital health technologies. The Petitioner holds advanced degrees in Medicine and Neuroscience as well as managerial experience that enabled her to manage a cross functional team of IT professionals to run a mobile app.
The entrepreneurial endeavor focused on the development of an AI-powered mobile health platform integrated seamlessly with modern wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and others, to detect, log, and predict seizures in real time.
The petitioner’s scientific background, combined with strong clinical insight, enabled them to build a modular architecture powered by neural networks that adapt to patient-specific seizure patterns. The app also includes a seizure diary, HR/altitude/sleep monitoring, and a real-time emergency contact system, reducing risks for millions of people with a life threatening diagnosis.
Supported by data from wearables and cloud-based analytics, the platform was validated through clinical testing and received attention from U.S.-based medical centers and patient advocacy groups. The business plan highlighted job creation in software engineering, data science, and healthcare operations—aligning the endeavor with national priorities in public health technology and innovation.
The Petitioner’s profile met the EB-2 NIW evidentiary criteria through a combination of published research, original contributions, peer-reviewed presentations, and implementation of novel technology with measurable public benefit.