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Assistant Professor

Communication · China · 2023-09-18

Processing Time
9 days
Decision Date
2023-09-18
Location
Minnesota
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research in the field of communication, specifically focusing on computational communication, strategic communication, and digital media. His work aims to address challenging problems associated with emerging forms of communication, such as social media, including corporate communication strategies and policy responses to incivility, misinformation, and polarization.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses pressing issues in understanding social media, misinformation, and polarization which are of significant national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to his Ph.D., 17 peer-reviewed articles, and 384 citations showing his influence in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's unique interdisciplinary skills in engineering and communication make his continued research beneficial to the U.S. without a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in communication and a record of 17 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 3 book chapters. His work garnered 384 citations and he completed 46 peer reviews, satisfying the requirements for both EB-1B and NIW classifications.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Original Contributions
Judging Experience
Reference Letters Dependent

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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 9 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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

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