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Electronics Engineering · South Korea · 2025-05-15

Processing Time
41 days
Decision Date
2025-05-15
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to pioneer advanced materials and innovative processing methods for the development of next-generation flexible, wearable, and integrated electronics. This work focuses on organic semiconductor thin-film transistors and cutting-edge manufacturing methods to enhance semiconductor development processes and performance optimization.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research on advanced materials for flexible and wearable electronics was found to have significant benefits for the U.S. semiconductor industry and technological competitiveness.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 28 publications, 712 citations, and a patent demonstrates a high level of expertise and influence in the field.

3 Balance of Factors Met

The exceptional nature of the petitioner's qualifications and the practical applications of her research made it beneficial to waive the job offer requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's authorship of 28 peer-reviewed journal articles and a high citation count of 712, including papers in the top 1% and top 20% of their field. Additionally, the petitioner holds 1 patent related to semiconductor and transistor technologies. These achievements satisfied the Dhanasar prongs by demonstrating substantial merit, national importance, and that the petitioner is well-positioned to advance the field.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Original Contributions

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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 41 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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