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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

PhD Student

Civil Engineering · Iran · 2025-11-06

Processing Time
690 days
Decision Date
2025-11-06
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop advanced computational methods and state-of-the-art numerical schemes to study carbon sequestration and brucite carbonation at the molecular level. This work focuses on the design of carbon-negative concrete and environmentally friendly construction materials using molecular dynamics simulations.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses global climate change and the construction industry's carbon footprint, which are of significant national interest.

2 Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The client's academic background, publication record, and expertise in molecular-level material modeling position them to lead these advancements.

3 Balance of Factors Met

On balance, the U.S. benefits from the petitioner's specialized computational skills in sustainable engineering without the delay of labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the client's 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 34 citations, with several studies ranking among the most highly cited for their publication years. The case was supported by 4 expert recommendation letters and demonstrated alignment with national climate-smart infrastructure priorities, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE challenged the national importance of the work and the petitioner's positioning. The response provided a detailed analysis of the research's transformative impact on carbon-neutral construction.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell Positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
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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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 690 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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