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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Ph.D. Candidate

Biomedical Engineering · China · 2025-01-09

Processing Time
146 days
Decision Date
2025-01-09
Location
Georgia
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue conducting research and developing novel strategies and therapies to target various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases, to enhance biotechnology for cancer therapy and vaccine development.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses critical national needs in public health, specifically cancer treatment affecting 2 million Americans, and aligns with national technology priorities.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has an extensive record of 1,956 citations, 10 publications, 2 patents, and has been involved in projects funded by major agencies like NIH, DARPA, and DOD.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to the United States to Waive the Requirements of a Job Offer Met

Given the petitioner's specialized expertise in biomedical engineering and the urgency of the public health challenges addressed, waiving the labor certification is in the national interest.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petitioner demonstrated substantial merit and national importance through research on cancer and infectious diseases. They were well-positioned to advance the endeavor based on a record of 10 publications, 1,956 citations, 2 patents, and significant funding from major federal agencies like the NIH, DARPA, and DOD.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

A Request for Evidence was issued, and the firm provided a thorough response that resulted in the final approval.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the EndeavorOn Balance, Beneficial to the United States to Waive the Requirements of a Job Offer

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 146 days
RFE Issued
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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