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Postdoctoral Scholar

Biology · China · 2025-09-05

Processing Time
36 days
Decision Date
2025-09-05
Location
Illinois
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop cutting-edge genomic technologies to understand the functions of non-coding RNAs. This research aims to uncover their roles in human disease and repurpose them as programmable tools for biotechnology and therapeutic applications.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research in RNA biology and genomic technologies was found to have clear substantial merit for advancing the U.S. biomedical landscape.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 22 publications, 633 citations, and NIH funding demonstrated he is well-positioned to succeed.

3 Balance of Factors Met

USCIS determined that the petitioner's contributions to fundamental science and therapeutic innovation made waiving the labor certification beneficial to the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the client's Ph.D. in biochemistry and a strong record of 22 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 preprint. The work garnered 633 citations and the petitioner completed 12 peer reviews, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
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 36 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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