How common are approved EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the Accounting industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Accounting sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

approved EB-2 (NIW)

Associate Professor

Accounting · Iran · 2025-04-30

Processing Time

495 days

Decision Date

2025-04-30

This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to conduct quantitative research in corporate governance to enhance financial transparency and stockholder monitoring. This work aims to address economic challenges and support institutional integrity and financial accountability in both public and private sectors through scholarly publications and university-level collaborations.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit and national importance due to its focus on corporate accountability and economic resilience.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of highly cited publications and academic service demonstrated they are exceptionally well-positioned.

3 Balance of Interests Met

On balance, it was determined that the U.S. would benefit from waiving the labor certification requirement for this researcher.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's extensive record of over 50 peer-reviewed articles and 8 books, which garnered 321 citations. Evidence also included service as a peer reviewer for 10 journals and prior research funding from national-level institutions. These metrics satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by demonstrating the national importance and well-positioned nature of the researcher.

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

A approved EB-2 NIW (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.

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At a Glance

Outcome approved

Processing 495 days

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,813

Success Rate 53.7%

Sustained 2,046

Dismissed 1,671

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