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approved EB-2 (NIW)

Ph.D. Student

Civil Engineering · China · 2025-07-11

Processing Time
381 days
Decision Date
2025-07-11
Location
Maryland
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to leverage mobile device data to simulate and predict travel behavior and demand patterns using big data analytics, AI, and machine learning. This work aims to enhance traffic management and reduce congestion within U.S. transportation systems, moving away from traditional and costly data collection methods.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses traffic congestion which costs the U.S. economy over $120 billion annually, demonstrating clear national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of highly-cited publications, peer review experience, and federal funding confirms his position to advance transportation research.

3 Waiver Benefit to the US Met

The innovative nature of the petitioner's AI-driven traffic solutions provides a benefit that outweighs the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 7 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 preprints, and 4 technical reports which garnered 259 citations. Evidence included five papers ranked among the most-cited in Engineering and the completion of 28 peer reviews. The case successfully satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by demonstrating national importance and the petitioner's recognized expertise.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Media Coverage

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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 381 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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