Boaz Descalo

AI Expert Opinion Letters for U.S. Immigration Petitions

I provide independent expert opinion letters for AI professionals pursuing U.S. immigration through EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 visa petitions. As a hands-on AI leader with over 15 years of experience across enterprise AI, machine learning, and AI infrastructure, I offer credible, detailed evaluations of a petitioner's contributions and expertise.

Who this is for

  • AI engineers, machine learning researchers, and data scientists applying for U.S. green cards or work visas
  • Technical founders and AI product leaders with significant contributions to the field
  • Immigration attorneys seeking an independent AI expert to support their client's petition

Visa categories

I write expert opinion letters for the following U.S. immigration categories:

  • EB-1A - Extraordinary Ability in AI and machine learning
  • EB-2 NIW - National Interest Waiver for AI professionals
  • O-1 - Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in AI
  • RFE / NOID responses - Supplemental expert letters for Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny

Experience

I have reviewed and provided 20+ independent expert opinion letters for AI executives and technical leaders from leading organizations, including:

OpenAIMicrosoftMeta PlatformsAmazonSalesforceMcKinsey & CompanyCisco SystemsDell TechnologiesOracleSnowflakeDatadogFidelity InvestmentsRipple LabsSoundHoundNavy Federal Credit UnionPAREXELPeraton

What I review

  • The petitioner's resume, publications, patents, and technical contributions
  • Evidence of impact in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or related fields
  • Recognition and awards in the AI field
  • The case strategy and prior petition documents provided by the attorney

How the process works

  1. Initial contact - You or your attorney reach out with a summary of the case and the petitioner's background
  2. Materials review - I review the petitioner's CV, publications, evidence of impact, and case documents
  3. Expert evaluation - I prepare a detailed, independent expert opinion letter assessing the petitioner's contributions and standing in the AI field
  4. Delivery - The signed letter is provided to the attorney for inclusion in the petition

My background

  • Founder and CEO of Node8, an applied AI consultancy working with companies from startups to public enterprises
  • 15+ years leading AI products and teams at Intel, and across finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and enterprise SaaS
  • Host of AI First, a community of hundreds of AI leaders from organizations including OpenAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon
  • Industry advisor at Cornell Tech and Primary Venture Partners
  • IEEE committee member
  • MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Tel Aviv University), BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Technion)

Frequently asked questions

▸What is an AI expert opinion letter?

An AI expert opinion letter is an independent evaluation written by a recognized expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field. The letter assesses the petitioner's contributions, expertise, and impact in AI and is submitted as supporting evidence in U.S. immigration petitions such as EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 visas.

▸What visa categories do you write expert letters for?

I write independent expert opinion letters for EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability), EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver), and O-1 (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) visa petitions involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and related technical fields.

▸What AI fields do you cover?

I cover artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, data science, AI strategy, enterprise AI, agentic AI, automation, SaaS, AI infrastructure, and related technical domains.

▸What materials do you need to review?

Typically I review the petitioner's CV or resume, published papers or patents, evidence of contributions and their impact, any prior petition documents, and a summary of the case strategy from the attorney. The exact materials depend on the visa category and the specific case.

▸Do you work with immigration attorneys?

Yes. I regularly work with immigration attorneys across the United States who represent AI professionals. Attorneys can reach out directly to discuss a case and determine fit.

▸Can you help with RFE or NOID responses?

Yes. I can provide supplemental expert opinion letters to support responses to Requests for Evidence (RFE) or Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID) for AI-related immigration petitions.

▸Are your expert opinion letters independent?

Yes. Every letter I write is an independent, honest assessment based on my professional expertise and review of the materials provided. My opinions reflect my genuine evaluation of the petitioner's work and contributions.

▸Who do you typically write letters for?

I write letters for AI engineers, machine learning researchers, data scientists, AI product leaders, technical founders, and other professionals whose work involves artificial intelligence and related technologies.

Request an expert opinion letter

If you are an AI professional or an immigration attorney working on an EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, or O-1 petition, I'd be glad to discuss how I can help.

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