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Business Administration · Turkey · 2025-06-05

Processing Time
570 days
Decision Date
2025-06-05
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 develop and apply yard optimization models, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to improve the operational efficiency of seaports. The work focuses on reducing container congestion and inefficient storage management to enhance maritime infrastructure.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor supports a sector responsible for 30 million jobs and aligns with a $17 billion federal infrastructure initiative.

2 Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner holds a Ph.D. and has published 8 journal articles cited worldwide in the field of maritime logistics.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to the U.S. Met

The petitioner's STEM background and the direct applicability of her research to economic security justify a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in business administration and her record of 8 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 conference paper. Her work aligns with a $17 billion federal initiative for supply chain resilience and satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs following a successful RFE response.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS issued an RFE challenging all three prongs; the petitioner responded with evidence of economic impact and alignment with national technological leadership in AI.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell Positioned to Advance the EndeavorOn Balance, Beneficial to the U.S.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Government Alignment

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 570 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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