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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence · China · 2025-07-09

Processing Time
203 days
Decision Date
2025-07-09
Location
California
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 develop state-of-the-art AI algorithms and models for processing and interpreting video and multimodal data. This work integrates deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to create automated systems capable of learning from visual, textual, and auditory sources for applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have national importance due to its applications in healthcare diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and alignment with federal AI executive orders.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned based on a record of 249 citations, multiple patents, and highly-ranked publications in computer science.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

USCIS determined that the petitioner's unique expertise in multimodal AI provides a benefit that outweighs the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a strong research portfolio including 2 journal articles, 5 conference papers, 4 preprints, and 3 patents. The petitioner's work garnered 249 citations, with several papers ranking in the top 1% and 10% of their field. The case successfully satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs after addressing an RFE.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE challenged the overall merits of the NIW claim. The response utilized peer-reviewed evidence, patent filings, and alignment with national technology priorities to secure approval.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the EndeavorOn Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 203 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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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