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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Assistant Teaching Professor

Economics · Serbia · 2026-01-16

Processing Time
909 days
Decision Date
2026-01-16
Location
Massachusetts
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to apply advanced financial econometrics and modeling techniques to analyze financial market instability and banking sector vulnerability. The work also explores the intersection of finance and well-being among U.S. residents to help policymakers and regulators identify risks and design informed responses to market volatility.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses real-world challenges in U.S. financial markets, including volatility and structural risks that affect long-term economic stability.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner holds a Ph.D. in Economics and has a sustained record of peer-reviewed output and measurable research uptake through citations.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's specialized econometric modeling provides significant benefits to U.S. financial oversight that outweigh the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 28 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 conference papers, and 206 citations demonstrating research uptake. The petitioner also provided evidence of 9 completed peer reviews and 4 expert recommendation letters, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE questioned the national importance and the petitioner's influence. The response provided a focused clarification on how the work supports financial stability objectives and highlighted independent reliance through citation performance.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 909 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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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