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Assistant Professor

Computer Engineering · China · 2023-12-21

Processing Time
6 days
Decision Date
2023-12-21
Location
Texas
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 create a serverless edge computing framework that is both economical and effective. This framework is designed to host numerous in-demand, data-intensive applications close to end users at the network edge to improve data processing efficiency.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research was found to have substantial merit and national importance due to its relevance to advancing key technologies for the global economy and national security.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's extensive publication record, citation count, and peer review experience demonstrated he is well-positioned to succeed.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it was determined that the U.S. would benefit from waiving the labor certification requirement given the vital nature of the petitioner's work.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in computer engineering and a record of 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 15 peer-reviewed conference articles. He accumulated 195 citations and conducted 6 peer reviews, demonstrating his standing in the field. The case satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs within a 6-day premium processing window.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
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 6 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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