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Ph.D. Candidate

Electrical Engineering · Mongolia · 2025-03-28

Processing Time
361 days
Decision Date
2025-03-28
Location
Georgia
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research into the effects of radiation on electronic and semiconductor devices, circuits, and systems. Her work focuses on enhancing the reliability and performance of these technologies for use in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. This research aims to support critical advancements in space exploration, satellite communications, and national defense.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor supports critical U.S. sectors including national defense, space exploration, and the $246 billion semiconductor industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner demonstrated her position through 19 total publications, 128 citations, and funding from prestigious organizations like NASA and the Army.

3 Balance of Factors Met

Due to the petitioner's specialized expertise in radiation effects on microelectronics, it was found beneficial to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 18 peer-reviewed journal articles and 128 citations, including a paper ranked in the top 20% of its field. Evidence included 6 peer reviews for prestigious journals like IEEE Access and research funding from NASA, the Department of the Army, and Sandia National Laboratories. These achievements satisfied all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Government Alignment
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 361 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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