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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

PhD Student

Electrical Engineering · Bangladesh · 2025-05-10

Processing Time
560 days
Decision Date
2025-05-10
Location
Pennsylvania
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop and characterize novel dielectric materials to advance power electronics, electric machines, and motor drive technologies. His work focuses on creating sustainable insulation systems and nonlinear resistive field grading (NLRFG) composites to improve energy efficiency and grid reliability.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research into dielectric materials for power electronics and grid reliability was found to have significant national relevance to U.S. energy infrastructure.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 17 publications, 53 citations, and 11 peer reviews demonstrated his capability to advance the proposed work.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The unique contributions to shipboard power systems and electric aircraft technologies made it beneficial for the U.S. to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 13 conference papers which garnered 53 citations, with several papers ranking in the top 10-20% of the field. Additionally, the petitioner completed 11 peer reviews and provided 2 expert recommendation letters confirming the national importance of his work in electric vehicle and grid technology.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS issued an RFE and then mistakenly denied the petition for abandonment; the petitioner filed a motion to reopen (I-290B) to prove the response was timely.

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 560 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,816
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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