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Professor

Accounting · Nigeria · 2023-07-26

Processing Time
69 days
Decision Date
2023-07-26
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 continue his research in accounting and forensic accounting, specifically focusing on fraud detection, tax evasion, and the integrity of financial reporting. He intends to pursue a faculty position at a major U.S. university to advance financial reporting standards and tax policies through academic research and teaching.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The petitioner's work in fraud detection and tax evasion was found to have broad implications for the United States' financial reporting standards and tax policies.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's extensive publication record of 159 total works and 553 citations, along with his Ph.D., demonstrated his readiness to lead research in this field.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The firm successfully argued that the long-term benefits of the petitioner's work to the U.S. economy and academia outweigh the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 119 peer-reviewed journal articles, 20 book chapters, and 20 books, which garnered 553 citations. He also demonstrated significant professional standing by serving as a peer reviewer for over 30 academic journals. The case successfully satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by linking his expertise in forensic accounting to U.S. national interests in tax policy and economic stability.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Original Contributions
Judging Experience
Government Alignment

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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 69 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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