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 Fluid Dynamics industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Fluid Dynamics 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)

Postdoctoral Researcher

Fluid Dynamics · China · 2025-03-15

Processing Time

465 days

Decision Date

2025-03-15

Location

Illinois

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 develop realistic numerical lung models to visualize and analyze internal airflow to identify optimum ventilation approaches for healthy, diseased, or injured lungs. He intends to enhance GE Healthcare’s ventilator models to reduce mortality rates in ARDS patients and utilize clinical trials for optimization. His work involves publishing original fluid dynamics research to advance the understanding of supersonic gas flow in industrial and medical applications.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor of improving lung ventilation models and ventilator technology has significant implications for public health and medical innovation.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record of 20 papers, and history of funded research demonstrate his capability to lead this work.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The petitioner's specialized expertise in fluid dynamics applied to healthcare provides a benefit to the U.S. that outweighs the need for labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in science and engineering and a record of 20 citations from dependent and independent researchers. Evidence included 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 14 conference proceedings, supported by funding from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. The case successfully satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by demonstrating the national importance of respiratory health research and the petitioner's expertise in the field.

Evidence

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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 465 days

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 6

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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