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Dentistry · Dominican Republic · 2025-08-06

Processing Time
419 days
Decision Date
2025-08-06
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to investigate the interplay between jaw development and sleep-breathing patterns in children to develop evidence-based interventions. This work includes developing orthodontic appliances and early screening protocols to address obstructive sleep apnea and related disorders at their developmental roots.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses pediatric sleep-breathing disorders affecting 5% of U.S. children, offering non-invasive interventions to reduce healthcare burdens.

2 Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to her Ph.D. in dental science, D.D.S. degree, record of high-impact publications, and planned academic appointment.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, it was determined that the U.S. benefits from waiving the job offer requirement to advance critical pediatric oral health and sleep medicine.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 11 journal articles and 1 preprint which garnered 46 citations, including a top-decile study. The petitioner holds a Ph.D. in dental science and a D.D.S., and provided expert letters confirming the clinical relevance of her methodologies in treating pediatric sleep apnea.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

An RFE was issued on May 16, 2025, and the legal team provided additional documentation to address USCIS concerns regarding the Dhanasar framework, leading to approval in August 2025.

RFE Targets
prong 1 national importanceprong 2 well positionedprong 3 waiver benefit

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions

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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 419 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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