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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Research Professor

Electronics And Communication Engineering · Bangladesh · 2025-11-12

Processing Time
669 days
Decision Date
2025-11-12
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 in electronics and communication engineering, specifically focusing on the development and optimization of micro- and nano-structured optical devices like advanced light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This work aims to improve the performance and efficiency of hardware used in high-resolution displays, optical communication systems, and medical sensing technologies.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to be vital to U.S. technological competitiveness in micro- and nano-structured optical devices.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 18 publications and 110 citations demonstrated his scientific influence and readiness to lead the work.

3 Balance of Factors Met

USCIS concluded that the petitioner's potential to drive innovation in optical technologies justified a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a record of 18 peer-reviewed journal articles with 110 citations and at least 8 peer reviews conducted for academic journals. The case was further supported by evidence of funding from the National Research Foundation of Korea and the Ministry of Science and ICT, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE challenged the national importance of the endeavor and the petitioner's positioning; the response utilized a well-structured legal strategy to clarify the impact of his LED research.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
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 669 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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