dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Director Of Technology Development In Position And Navigation Systems, As Well As An Adjunct Professor In The Field Of Geomatics Engineering; Tenure-Track Professor
Geomatics Engineering · 2025-03-03
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.
Proposed Endeavor
The petitioner proposes to conduct research on global positioning systems (GPS) interference detection and mitigation as a tenure-track professor in the United States.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 The individual is well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor Not Met
The petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate a record of success, progress towards the endeavor, or interest from relevant entities, despite his qualifications and past work.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the second Dhanasar prong, demonstrating he is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. While he holds a doctorate in geomatics engineering, has 22 publications, co-authored four patents, and engaged in peer review, USCIS found insufficient evidence of a record of success, progress towards the endeavor, or interest from relevant entities. The citation analysis was deemed too broad (engineering vs. geomatics engineering) and qualitative reasons for citations were lacking. The significance of patents and peer review activity was not established, and there was no evidence of grants, funding, or job offers for a tenure-track professor position.
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