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IC Failure Analysis Engineer

Electrical Engineering · China · 2024-02-07

Processing Time
5 days
Decision Date
2024-02-07
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue designing and implementing state-of-the-art methods to diagnose the failure of integrated circuit (IC) products. This work aims to enhance the United States semiconductor market by improving failure analysis and novel semiconductor product development.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research into IC failure analysis is of great importance as it improves semiconductor product development and the U.S. market.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's 11 publications and 712 citations, along with NSF funding, demonstrate they are well-positioned to advance the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer/Labor Certification Met

On balance, it was found beneficial to the U.S. to waive the requirements due to the petitioner's significant contributions to technological development.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 11 peer-reviewed journal articles (6 first-authored) in 7 highly ranked journals, which accumulated 712 citations. The case also highlighted funding from the National Science Foundation and satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs within a 5-day premium processing window.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Original Contributions
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 5 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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