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Assistant Professor

Finance · South Korea · 2025-06-24

Processing Time
360 days
Decision Date
2025-06-24
Location
New Mexico
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to integrate real-world data with economic theories to develop better measurements for business risks. This research aims to support corporate decision-making and national economic policy analysis, specifically focusing on sustaining economic stability and supporting small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses the national need for accurate risk measurement to sustain economic stability and support SME growth.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record in prestigious journals, and citation history demonstrate they are well-positioned.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to economic policy and corporate risk analysis justify waiving the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. and a record of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles with 18 citations, including two highly cited articles in Economics & Business. The case was supported by 4 expert recommendation letters and evidence of completing at least 4 peer reviews for respected journals. Additionally, the research received competitive funding from the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 360 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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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