approved EB-2 (NIW)

Postdoc Fellow

Cancer Immunotherapy · Nepal · 2021-11-03

Processing Time
703 days
Decision Date
2021-11-03
Location
Texas
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 his research on the development of novel immunotherapies for cancer, specifically focusing on treatments for solid tumors. This work aims to improve treatment options and outcomes for cancer patients by addressing one of the primary threats to health and healthcare spending in the United States.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses cancer, a primary threat to U.S. health and healthcare spending, making the research indispensable.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has published 7 peer-reviewed articles with 292 citations and secured funding from 6 major institutions including the NIH.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's specialized expertise in immunotherapy and his track record of influential research justify waiving the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and 292 citations, demonstrating significant influence in the field. Approval was further supported by 2 expert recommendation letters and evidence of research funding from 6 different institutions, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

Similar Cases

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence · India

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
California 111 days 2026-12-13
The petitioner proposes to develop AI-driven activity monitoring methods for quality assurance in large-scale digital systems. The work focuses on identifying risks earlier and improving reliability to reduce costly disruptions across complex software platforms.

Management Consultant

Information Technology

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
2026-03-15
The petitioner proposes to continue their work in enterprise technology transformation, governance, and large-scale operational strategy. The work focuses on enhancing enterprise resilience, cybersecurity alignment, and digital transformation within major organizations to improve high-stakes operational settings.

Researcher

Healthcare

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
3 days 2026-03-02
The petitioner proposes to combine advanced clinical training with research to improve minimally invasive and reconstructive approaches for complex facial and nerve injuries. The work focuses on reducing downstream functional impairment and the overall care burden for patients.

Others

Information Technology · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
317 days 2026-02-21
The petitioner proposes to develop advanced deep learning models to improve the understanding of structure-function relationships in large biomolecules. This work aims to enable more accurate target identification, better candidate design, and more efficient therapeutic optimization for complex diseases. The endeavor specifically targets bottlenecks in drug development to reduce the high failure rate and cost of new drug candidates.

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.

Browse More Cases

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2021-11-03.

Browse all cases
View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 703 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

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

Get Case Insights

Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.

Join Waitlist