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approved EB-2 (NIW)

Ph.D. Candidate

Electrical Engineering · Bangladesh · 2023-12-20

Processing Time
7 days
Decision Date
2023-12-20
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to improve biosensors and wearable technology for biomedical, agricultural, and environmental applications by incorporating machine learning into electrochemical sensors and biomedical microelectromechanical systems (BioMEMS) devices. Her work specifically focuses on advancing networked sensing, health-sector sensing, and environmental-sector sensing to improve outcomes in physiotherapy and miner safety.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have national importance due to its applications in critical and emerging technologies such as networked sensing and environmental management.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's publication record, citation count, and history of funding from NASA and NSF demonstrate she is well-positioned to succeed.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it was determined beneficial to the U.S. to waive the requirements given the vital nature of her work to U.S. technological leadership.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the client's M.S. degree and a record of 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, 11 conference articles, and 2 abstracts totaling 60 citations. Additionally, she completed 6 peer reviews for reputable journals and received funding from major agencies including the NSF, NASA, and Venturewell, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned.

Evidence

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

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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 7 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
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