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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Visiting Assistant Professor

Applied Mathematics · Nepal · 2025-08-28

Processing Time
624 days
Decision Date
2025-08-28
Location
New York
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to improve the modeling of infectious diseases using deterministic and stochastic models to predict epidemic trends. This work focuses on evaluating disease control strategies to enhance public health preparedness and resilience against outbreaks.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses infectious disease modeling and epidemic prediction, which is critical for national public health preparedness.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's PhD, publication record, and role as a peer reviewer demonstrate his authority and position to advance mathematical modeling.

3 Balance of Interests Met

The importance of the petitioner's work in solving nationally significant health problems outweighs the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's PhD in applied mathematics, 4 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and 15 citations. Additional evidence included 19 manuscript reviews for respected journals and funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS issued an RFE questioning the merits of the case; the legal team responded by highlighting the client's research impact and expert endorsements. The response successfully demonstrated that even with modest citations, the work's national importance warranted a waiver.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the EndeavorBalance of Interests

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
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 624 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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