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Assistant Professor

Electrical Engineering · China · 2023-08-22

Processing Time
6 days
Decision Date
2023-08-22
Location
Tennessee
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research on electric vehicle (EV) adoption in rural regions and the development of EV-grid integration testbeds. Her work focuses on enabling the diffusion of EVs in rural areas and optimizing resource allocation for vehicular networks to accelerate the development of electric vehicle infrastructure.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research on EV adoption in rural regions and efficient resource allocation for vehicular networks was found to be of great importance for U.S. infrastructure.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's education, 289 citations, and extensive publication record demonstrate she is well-positioned to advance her proposed work.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's findings and expertise demonstrate that waiving the labor certification requirement benefits the United States.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a strong record of 289 citations. Evidence included 10 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 conference articles, and 53 instances of peer review service, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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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 6 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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

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