approved EB-2 (NIW)

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Clinical Medicine · Taiwan · 2025-10-22

Processing Time
144 days
Decision Date
2025-10-22
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to use big data analytics to identify key factors contributing to urological cancers and chronic diseases to develop mitigation and prevention strategies. The work involves advanced data modeling that integrates electronic health records, genomic data, and biochemical profiles to enhance the understanding of cancer mechanisms and inform effective treatments.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor focuses on urological cancer prevention using big data, which aligns with national priorities in precision medicine and public health.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's background in both engineering and medicine, along with a record of 14 publications and abstracts, demonstrates the capacity to lead this research.

3 Balance of Interests/Waiver Benefit Met

The potential for medical breakthroughs in oncology and improved quality of life for U.S. patients makes a waiver of the labor certification beneficial.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's dual qualifications of a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and a medical degree. Evidence included 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and 7 abstracts with 55 citations, demonstrating significant influence in the scientific community. The case satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs without an RFE.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Government Alignment
Original Contributions

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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 144 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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