How common are approved EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the Bioinformatics industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Bioinformatics sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

approved EB-2 (NIW)

Postdoctoral Scholar

Bioinformatics · Philippines · 2025-07-24

Processing Time

147 days

Decision Date

2025-07-24

Location

Massachusetts

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 continue developing statistical frameworks, machine learning models, and bioinformatics pipelines to support large-scale genetic studies. This work focuses on integrating multi-omics data for predictive modeling in agricultural genomics to identify key genetic traits for crop improvement. The intended impact is the creation of climate-resilient staple crops, such as rice, to ensure long-term national and global food security.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor addresses critical needs in agricultural sustainability and food security through advanced bioinformatics.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's extensive publication record, high citation count, and history of funding from federal agencies demonstrate readiness to succeed.

3 Waiver Benefit to the US Met

The urgent need for climate-resilient crops and the petitioner's unique expertise make the labor certification requirement detrimental to the national interest.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 15 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 700 citations, with several papers ranking in the top 10% of their field. The case demonstrated significant original contributions, such as a custom SNP assay for rice breeding, and included evidence of research support from the USDA, NIH, NSF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The petitioner also satisfied the EB-1A criteria through scholarly authorship, judging the work of others for 10 journals, and original contributions of major significance.

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

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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Outcome approved

Processing 147 days

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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