How common are approved EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the Computer Science industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Computer Science sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

AI Engineer

Computer Science · China · 2025-10-31

Processing Time

145 days

Decision Date

2025-10-31

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 advanced AI models for medical information extraction and drug dosage prediction. This work focuses on automating clinical data analysis and enhancing personalized medicine through causal relation extraction and drug interaction prediction. The intended impact is to improve clinical efficiency, patient safety, and healthcare decision-making within the U.S. healthcare system.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor was shown to support critical national objectives in healthcare outcomes and cost reduction through AI automation.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record, and 155 citations demonstrate her expertise and standing in the field of medical AI.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's unique combination of data science and biomedical expertise provides a benefit to the U.S. that outweighs the need for labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Computer Science and her record of 4 publications (2 journal articles and 2 conference papers) which garnered 155 citations. Evidence also included her role as a peer reviewer for 6 journals/conferences and expert testimony confirming her impact on pharmaceuticals and public health. All three Dhanasar prongs were satisfied after a successful RFE response.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE focused on the national importance of the work; the response provided evidence of alignment with national healthcare goals and the real-world relevance of the AI models.

RFE Targets

Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

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 145 days

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,895

Success Rate 54.2%

Sustained 2,112

Dismissed 1,687

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