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Visiting Assistant Professor

Applied Economics · Colombia · 2025-03-14

Processing Time
56 days
Decision Date
2025-03-14
Location
Iowa
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 applied economics, specifically using spatial econometric techniques to investigate how government subsidies and infrastructure investments create spillover effects across regional economies. His work focuses on mapping how policies targeted at specific areas impact employment, productivity, and housing markets in surrounding regions to inform urban planning and regional revitalization.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical issues in public policy, regional revitalization, and economic stability.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's publication record, citation count, and role as a peer reviewer demonstrate his capability to lead this research.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The urgency of data-driven policy development for housing and income equality makes a waiver beneficial to the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 98 citations, with two articles ranking in the top 10% most cited for their field. He also demonstrated significant professional standing through 8 peer reviews for leading journals like Economic Modelling. The case satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs, highlighting the work's alignment with national priorities regarding economic resilience and housing.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

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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 56 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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