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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Scientist

Biochemistry · Iran · 2025-11-28

Processing Time
367 days
Decision Date
2025-11-28
Location
Illinois
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 use in-depth analysis of biological and chemical samples to advance the understanding of cellular reactions and mechanisms. Her work aims to devise biochemical and biomedical strategies to combat diseases and resolve urgent biomedical challenges, directly improving therapeutic development and public health outcomes.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research into cellular mechanisms and biochemical strategies to combat diseases was found to have clear national importance for U.S. public health.

2 Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's M.S. degree, publication record, 58 citations, and history of funding from NIGMS and NSF demonstrate she is well-positioned to advance her proposed research.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to the United States to Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification Met

Given the petitioner's specialized expertise in biochemistry and the potential for her work to resolve urgent biomedical challenges, it was determined that waiving the labor certification requirement would benefit the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The case was approved based on the petitioner's M.S. in Chemistry and her record of 4 peer-reviewed journal articles which garnered 58 citations. Evidence included funding from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), along with two expert recommendation letters validating the national impact of her work.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The petitioner successfully responded to a Request for Evidence issued by USCIS, leading to the final approval of the I-140 petition.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell Positioned to Advance the EndeavorOn Balance, Beneficial to the United States to Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
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 367 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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

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