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 Systems industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Computer Systems 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

Software Engineer

Computer Systems · Pakistan · 2026-02-03

Processing Time

163 days

Decision Date

2026-02-03

Location

Washington

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 develop state-of-the-art approaches to identify and implement power-oversubscription systems in GPU-based AI data centers. This work aims to increase capacity in U.S. facilities without compromising workload performance while simultaneously addressing algorithmic fairness in digital systems.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor addresses critical U.S. technological leadership in AI data centers and democratic integrity.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record, and citation history demonstrate the capacity to lead this research.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's unique contributions to AI infrastructure outweigh the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Computer Science, 7 peer-reviewed conference articles (3 first-authored), 29 citations, and 9 peer reviews for authoritative conferences. The case was supported by 3 expert recommendation letters and successfully satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs after an RFE response.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS issued an RFE questioning the merits of the case. The response successfully underscored the significance of the contributions and alignment with national priorities.

RFE Targets

Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the EndeavorWaiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

Reference Letters Dependent

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 163 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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