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Civil Engineering · Brazil · 2023-02-07

Processing Time
90 days
Decision Date
2023-02-07
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue state-of-the-art research to streamline daily construction workflows and help construction stakeholders use technology to mitigate risk. Her work focuses on the development and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a basis for digital transformation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor contributes to the digital transformation of the AEC industry and addresses critical U.S. construction costs and environmental debris concerns.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner holds a Ph.D. and has a documented history of 5 years of research, 237 citations, and 9 peer reviews.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's specialized expertise in BIM and risk mitigation justifies waiving the job offer requirement to benefit U.S. infrastructure.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in civil engineering and her record of 6 peer-reviewed articles and 2 technical reports which garnered 237 citations. Additionally, she demonstrated her influence in the field through 9 completed peer reviews and support from 4 expert recommendation letters, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
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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Outcome approved
Processing 90 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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

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