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 Immunology industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Immunology 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)

Pediatric Resident

Immunology · Bosnia and Herzegovina · 2022-04-22

Processing Time

591 days

Decision Date

2022-04-22

Location

District of Columbia

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 utilize immunological and molecular biology techniques to develop inclusive and effective T-cell therapies. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for patients suffering from high-risk solid tumor cancer, hematologic malignancies, and post-transplant viral infections, specifically treating complications from hematopoietic stem cell transplantations.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research supports the creation of treatments for cancer and viral patients who respond poorly to conventional therapeutics, which is of great importance to U.S. healthcare.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's expertise is demonstrated by her involvement in 6 clinical trials, a patent application, and a strong citation record of 260 citations.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The petitioner's work is supported by major government health institutions, indicating that her continued research provides a benefit that outweighs the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, 9 peer-reviewed abstracts, and 260 citations. Evidence included participation in 6 clinical trials, a provisional patent application, and support from 4 expert letters confirming the national significance of her research.

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

Patents

Reference Letters Independent

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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Outcome approved

Processing 591 days

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 8

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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