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Artificial Intelligence · South Korea · 2023-08-14

Processing Time
4 days
Decision Date
2023-08-14
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to leverage advanced machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning to develop applications in natural language processing, biomedical data mining, automatic vehicles, and intelligent robotics. Her work focuses on minimizing time costs and carbon emissions while improving digital healthcare and environmental sustainability through optimized computation.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor is of great importance as it uses machine learning to accelerate AI research infrastructure and addresses environmental and healthcare challenges.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's education, 934 citations, and extensive publication record in highly-ranked journals demonstrate she is well-positioned.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The petitioner's significant contributions and the expedited 4-day approval indicate it is in the national interest to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in computer engineering, 934 citations, and a prolific publication record of 66 peer-reviewed journal articles and 53 conference articles. Additionally, her experience conducting 6 peer reviews and the submission of 2 expert recommendation letters satisfied the Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Dependent

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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 4 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 3,816
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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