How common are approved EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the English Language Teaching (ELT) industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The English Language Teaching (ELT) sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Assistant Professor

English Language Teaching (ELT) · Iran · 2025-07-24

Processing Time

197 days

Decision Date

2025-07-24

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 English Language Teaching (ELT), focusing on advancing effective language instruction methodologies and improving the assessment of second language acquisition. His work aims to address challenges in multilingual education and eliminate biases in language testing standards.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor was found to have national importance due to its potential to improve U.S. educational outcomes and strengthen cross-cultural communication.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D. and extensive record of 32 publications and 411 citations demonstrated he is well-positioned to advance ELT.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 32 peer-reviewed journal articles and 411 citations, demonstrating international adoption of his work. The evidence satisfied the Dhanasar prongs by showing the national importance of improving U.S. educational outcomes and the petitioner's strong positioning through his Ph.D. and scholarly impact.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE was addressed by strategically documenting the petitioner's scholarly record and research impact to prove he was well-positioned. The response successfully cleared the way for approval by highlighting the international significance of his work.

RFE Targets

Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

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 197 days

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,813

Success Rate 53.7%

Sustained 2,046

Dismissed 1,671

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