Max (Roubao) Li, Ph.D.

Max (Roubao) Li, Ph.D. is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Chicago, specializing in computational neuroscience. He earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Wake Forest School of Medicine, focusing on neural activity patterns underlying working memory and decision-making, and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. With extensive experience in neurophysiological data collection and analysis, Max has published numerous research articles, including in prestigious journals such as Nature Neuroscience and Nature Communications.

Notably, Max secured his green card with approvals for both EB1A and NIW. He is passionate about helping applicants from diverse fields—such as Biomedical Science, Data Science, and Computer Science—successfully navigate the NIW and EB1A processes. Drawing from his experience guiding over 20 applicants, Max offers a unique perspective by thinking like an immigration officer, providing sharp, actionable feedback on petitions. His expertise helps clients avoid common mistakes and improve their applications at every step.

Max advocates for crafting petition letters in the style of research articles rather than legal documents. He believes in uncovering and emphasizing the deepest value of each client’s achievements, strategically presenting their strengths to immigration officers. This personalized, research-driven approach ensures his clients are positioned for the best chance of success in their EB1A and NIW applications.