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Process Engineer

Electrical Engineering · China · 2022-03-25

Processing Time
390 days
Decision Date
2022-03-25
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop state-of-the-art plasma etching systems for next-generation semiconductor fabrication. This work aims to advance computation and communication infrastructure, specifically focusing on IoT and 5G communications by improving underlying processing and fabrication methods.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor improves semiconductor fabrication methods critical for 5G, IoT, and space communication, supported by DARPA and NSF funding.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 6 years of research experience, a US patent, and 192 citations demonstrating his influence in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

It is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the requirement to retain expertise that ensures technological security and leadership in semiconductor R&D.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 192 citations, 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, 6 conference papers, and 1 US patent. Evidence also included 11 peer-review service instances and 4 expert letters confirming the national importance of his work, which satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 390 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 9

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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