approved EB-2 (NIW)

Full Professor And Director

Advanced Computing · China · 2025-04-25

Processing Time
490 days
Decision Date
2025-04-25
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop scalable frameworks and architecture-level solutions for next-generation computing platforms, including supercomputing, cloud computing, and AI infrastructure. The work focuses on creating sustainable IT systems that improve reliability, data scalability, and energy efficiency for high-performance computing environments.

Framework Evaluation

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

The proposed work in advanced computing and AI infrastructure was recognized for its potential to enhance U.S. national competitiveness and energy efficiency.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's extensive publication record, high citation count, and leadership roles as a Director and Professor demonstrated readiness to succeed.

3 Balance of Interests Met

It was determined that the U.S. would benefit from the petitioner's contributions even without a labor certification due to the critical nature of the computing innovations.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a record of over 80 journal articles, 78 conference papers, and 31 preprints, which garnered more than 4,380 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated significant influence through 117+ peer reviews, several patents, and the creation of OS models used in commercial applications. These achievements satisfied all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Awards
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Commercial Success
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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Outcome approved
Processing 490 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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Sustained 2,112
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