Visalytics
Visalytics
approved EB-2 (NIW)

Post-Doctoral Scholar

Computational Biophysics · China · 2025-08-26

Processing Time
63 days
Decision Date
2025-08-26
Location
Arizona
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue developing theoretical models and computational methods to model protein functions and molecular interactions. This work focuses on creating novel computational approaches to predict molecular behavior and identify therapeutic targets for diseases like cancer. The goal is to provide more efficient and cost-effective strategies for drug development and accelerate drug discovery pipelines.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses urgent public health challenges and supports U.S. leadership in biomedical research.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record, and funding from agencies like the NIH demonstrate he is well-positioned.

3 Balance of Interests Met

The benefits of the petitioner's innovations in drug discovery outweigh the requirement for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology and a record of 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 conference abstracts, and 1 preprint. His work had garnered 24 citations and he had completed at least 11 peer reviews for leading journals. Additionally, his research received funding from major agencies including the NIH and NSF, satisfying the Dhanasar criteria.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

Similar Cases

Scientist

Biotechnology · India

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
California 4 days 2025-08-08
The petitioner proposes to develop and apply advanced machine learning and computational chemistry methods to predict molecular properties with high accuracy. This work focuses on the targeted design of novel molecules to accelerate drug discovery and reduce the high costs and failure rates associated with therapeutic development.
View Case

Postdoctoral Researcher

Research and Development · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Massachusetts 292 days 2025-02-28
The petitioner proposes to advance multi-scale molecular dynamics (MD) simulation methodologies to explore the behavior of biological molecules, specifically proteins without stable structures. This research aims to uncover principles of structural adaptability and interaction patterns to inform the development of novel antibacterial and antiviral therapies. The work is intended to improve the drug development pipeline and address medical challenges like neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.
View Case

Scientist

Biotechnology · India

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Florida 21 days 2023-03-15
The petitioner proposes to develop next-generation computer-based approaches and algorithms to guide drug discovery and development. This research focuses on providing essential tools and techniques for discerning and targeting key complexes in the diagnosis and treatment of major human diseases such as cancer and chronic kidney disease.
View Case

Research Scientist

Biotechnology · India

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
California 162 days 2025-12-23
The petitioner proposes to apply advanced molecular biology and multi-omics approaches to develop novel small-molecule inhibitors and RNA-based therapeutics. This work focuses on precisely targeting dysregulated signaling pathways to create therapeutic strategies for cancers, complex genetic disorders, and pathogen-induced infections.
View Case

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.

Browse More Cases

More approved cases More Biotechnology cases More cases from China

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-08-26.

Browse all cases
View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 63 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

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

Related Pages

EB-2 (NIW) Overview EB-2 (NIW) in China All EB-2 (NIW) Cases EB-2 (NIW) Dashboard Endeavor Search

Get Case Insights

Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.

Join Waitlist