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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Postdoctoral Researcher

Electrical And Computer Engineering · Jordan · 2026-01-21

Processing Time
218 days
Decision Date
2026-01-21
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop high-performance embedded sensing and processing architectures that integrate secure data transmission using cryptographic and steganographic techniques. This work focuses on enabling real-time anomaly detection for critical infrastructure systems while ensuring sensitive data remains secure end-to-end.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was defined as a concrete undertaking to secure critical infrastructure sensing data, which is vital to U.S. defense and energy sectors.

2 Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., 15 total publications, and 86 citations demonstrated a sustained track record of execution in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's unique expertise in cryptographic sensing architectures justified a waiver of the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a strong publication record including 6 journal articles, 8 conference articles, and a book chapter. The evidence included 86 citations and documentation of peer review service for 2 journals, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs after RFE clarification.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE questioned the specificity of the endeavor and the petitioner's readiness; the response provided a technical roadmap and emphasized the petitioner's established line of work.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell Positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
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 218 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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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