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Structural Engineer

Civil Engineering · Ghana · 2023-04-27

Processing Time
10 days
Decision Date
2023-04-27
Location
Wisconsin
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to design and develop resilient structural systems with improved structural integrity to facilitate the construction of vital structures used in oil and gas, power generation, locomotive, and industrial operations. His work focuses on creating predictive platforms for bistable structure behaviors and new models for deformation and strain energy anomalies in mechanical metamaterials.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor holds national importance due to its impact on energy infrastructure resilience and American energy security.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned based on his Ph.D., publication record, and NSF-funded research.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

It was found beneficial to waive the job offer requirement given the petitioner's specialized expertise in structural integrity and infrastructure optimization.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in civil engineering, 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 73 citations. Evidence included funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and 2 expert recommendation letters, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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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.

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 10 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 3,816
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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