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 Industrial and Systems Engineering industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Industrial and Systems Engineering 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

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Industrial And Systems Engineering · Bangladesh · 2025-06-25

Processing Time

203 days

Decision Date

2025-06-25

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 AI, data analytics, and advanced digital manufacturing technologies to optimize biomanufacturing systems. This work focuses on scaling up manufacturing for tissue-engineered medical therapeutics and sustainable food products to reduce environmental impacts and treat serious illnesses.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor was found to have national importance as it involves STEM-based research in biomanufacturing and AI, which are critical and emerging technologies for U.S. security and economy.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to his M.I.E. degree, first-author publications in top-tier journals, and the adoption of his research by other scientists in diverse fields.

3 Balance of Factors Met

On balance, it was determined beneficial to waive the labor certification because of the petitioner's unique expertise in AI-driven biomanufacturing and the urgent national need for these technologies.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 conference papers, and 5 abstracts with 25 citations, including a paper in the top 1% of its field. The case demonstrated alignment with National Science and Technology Council critical technologies and was supported by updated expert letters and evidence of research adoption by independent scholars.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE requested additional evidence to satisfy the Dhanasar prongs. The response provided updated expert letters and data showing the objective significance of the petitioner's work, such as citation percentiles.

RFE Targets

Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the EndeavorBalance of Factors

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

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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At a Glance

Outcome approved

Processing 203 days

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 7

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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