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Agricultural Engineering · Philippines · 2025-08-26

Processing Time
594 days
Decision Date
2025-08-26
Location
Kansas
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 developing innovative designs for agricultural machines and equipment to improve grain handling, storage, and processing. This work focuses on preserving grain quality and increasing profitability within the grain industry to support U.S. food security.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor supports U.S. food security and the competitiveness of the grain industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record, and funding from the USDA demonstrate he is well-positioned.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to agricultural technology make it beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in biological and agricultural engineering and a record of 8 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 conference paper. His work garnered 33 citations and he completed 6 peer reviews for professional journals. Evidence of national importance was further supported by funding from the USDA and the Philippine Department of Science and Technology.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
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 594 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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