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approved EB-2 (NIW)

Ph.D. Candidate

Chemical Engineering · Iran · 2021-05-21

Processing Time
355 days
Decision Date
2021-05-21
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's research focuses on preparing polymeric stimuli-responsive membranes with water-soluble polymerization initiators to improve industrial-scale water treatment by decreasing membrane fouling and increasing water flux recovery. He has developed novel polymer synthesis methods and materials with manifold benefits.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Met

The petitioner's research on polymeric stimuli-responsive membranes for industrial-scale water treatment was found to have substantial merit and national importance due to its relevance to environmental protection, public health, and manufacturing, addressing an urgent national need for wastewater remediation.

2 Petitioner is well-positioned to advance the endeavor Met

The petitioner demonstrated he was well-positioned to advance his endeavor through an extraordinary record of success, including 216 citations, 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 books, 1 patent, and invitations to conduct peer reviews for elite journals.

3 On balance, it would benefit the US to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements Met

The petitioner's contributions were deemed to be of such value that, on balance, they would benefit the United States, even assuming other qualified U.S. workers are available, justifying the waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved due to the petitioner's extraordinary record of success, including 216 citations, 20 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 first-authored), 2 books, and 1 patent. His expertise in developing novel polymer synthesis methods for water treatment was deemed to have substantial merit and national importance, and he was well-positioned to advance this endeavor, satisfying the NIW criteria.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Original Contributions
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 355 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Total Cases 4,031
Success Rate 55.8%
Sustained 2,248
Dismissed 1,687

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