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Postdoctoral Researcher

Chemical Engineering · Vietnam · 2023-02-26

Processing Time
89 days
Decision Date
2023-02-26
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research on developing state-of-the-art characterization approaches for identifying ideal materials to create electrochemical materials for sensors, energy storage, and electrocatalysts. Her work focuses on sensing dangerous gases like nitrogen dioxide and developing devices for accurate disease detection to prevent future pandemics.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical needs in sensing environmental pollutants and detecting diseases to prevent pandemics.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 9 years of experience, 18 publications, and nearly 600 citations, showing her work is relied upon by the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

Given the urgency of climate change and pandemic preparedness, it is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 18 peer-reviewed journal articles (10 first-authored) and 595 citations, demonstrating significant recognition in chemical engineering. She also provided evidence of 6 completed peer reviews, 9 years of research experience, and 2 expert letters of support, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Original Contributions
Judging Experience

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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 89 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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