approved EB-2 (NIW)

Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Electrical Engineering · Bangladesh · 2022-04-26

Processing Time
95 days
Decision Date
2022-04-26
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to design, develop, model, and fabricate cutting-edge photonics devices using subwavelength anisotropic and bianisotropic metamaterials. His work focuses on high-density integration to create smaller, more energy-efficient, and cheaper devices for optical communications, biochemical sensing, and high-precision spectroscopy.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has national importance due to its role in 5G-related applications and its potential to mitigate the impact of global copper deficits on the electronics industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned based on his 4 years of experience, 17 total publications, 93 citations, and history of funding from major federal agencies.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the requirements because the petitioner's work ensures continued prosperity and leadership in the global technology sector.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 8 conference articles which garnered 93 citations. The petitioner also completed 7 peer-review assignments and provided 5 expert recommendation letters. His work's national importance was underscored by its application in 5G technology and its support from the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 95 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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