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Electrical Engineering · Sri Lanka · 2022-11-03

Processing Time
175 days
Decision Date
2022-11-03
Location
New York
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research on engineering novel power systems and integrating them with renewable energy to increase the penetration of renewable energy sources. His work focuses on solving challenges facing the modern power grid using mathematical modeling, power system dynamics and control, and distributed system simulation to address energy grid stability issues.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical energy grid stability and the integration of renewable energy, which is a significant national priority for U.S. electricity generation.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has a strong record of 19 peer-reviewed publications, 143 citations, and has served as a reviewer for 70 papers in authoritative journals.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

Given the petitioner's specialized expertise in power system dynamics and the global economic implications of his work, it is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, 13 conference papers, and 2 technical reports which garnered 143 citations. Additionally, his expertise was demonstrated through 70 peer reviews for IEEE and other journals, alongside 4 expert recommendation letters confirming the national importance of his grid security research.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
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 175 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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

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