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Electrical Engineering · China · 2024-09-24

Processing Time
188 days
Decision Date
2024-09-24
Location
New Jersey
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue creating advanced optical devices and systems aimed at achieving high-speed, low-noise communication, computing, and sensing. This work specifically focuses on developing topologically protected waveguides for unidirectional signal transmission, pure microwave sources, and efficient generators for entangled photon pairs.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit and national importance as evidenced by funding from major federal agencies like the NSF and DOE.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to his M.S. degree, 8 peer-reviewed publications, and role as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The petitioner's work in high-speed communication and sensing provides a clear benefit to the nation that outweighs the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's authorship of 5 conference papers and 3 journal articles with 32 citations, including one publication in the top 20% of its field. The petitioner also completed 16 peer reviews and secured research funding from the Army Research Office, NSF, and DOE, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
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 188 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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