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Postdoctoral Scholar

Artificial Intelligence · South Korea · 2023-02-16

Processing Time
117 days
Decision Date
2023-02-16
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop methods combining machine learning and optical imaging to enable quantitative imaging of transparent objects under unfavorable conditions. His work focuses on determining open-loop wavefront estimation to support closed-loop wavefront correction control systems and utilizing dynamic machine learning architectures for forecasting input aberrations.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor pushes the boundaries of science to develop solutions for the intelligence community and has massive implications for the medical imaging industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner holds a Ph.D. and has a strong record of first-authored publications and citations in top journals.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The petitioner's expertise and the national importance of his work make it beneficial to the U.S. to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the client's Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 7 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 conference papers, and 3 technical reports. His work garnered 140 citations and he completed at least 7 peer reviews for authoritative journals, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
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 117 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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

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