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

Senior Scientist

Computer Science · India · 2022-04-29

Processing Time

11 days

Decision Date

2022-04-29

Location

Massachusetts

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 research into the design and development of AI and machine learning systems. This work focuses on improving the accuracy and comprehensive ability of machine learning tools to address critical national security and cybersecurity protocols.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The petitioner's work in AI and machine learning addresses pressing issues in cybersecurity and national security.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to a record of 11 publications, 235 citations, and 40 peer reviews.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The petitioner's unique talents in semantic language capture and machine learning make him an irreplaceable asset to the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 11 peer-reviewed articles (9 first-authored) and 235 citations from experts in 40 countries. The petitioner also completed 40 peer reviews for noteworthy conferences and received funding from the NSF, IBM, and Northrop Grumman, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS issued an RFE for the NIW case; the legal team prepared a response that successfully addressed the request, resulting in approval.

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

Reference Letters Independent

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 11 days

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 7

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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