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Visiting Assistant Professor

Industrial Engineering · Bangladesh · 2023-12-27

Processing Time
7 days
Decision Date
2023-12-27
Location
Indiana
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research into human factors engineering principles related to transportation to improve personal and occupational road use safety. Her work specifically focuses on enhancing accessibility and equity for the elderly, minority populations, and people with disabilities within transportation networks and autonomous driving systems.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses pressing issues of accessibility and equity in transportation for disabled and elderly populations, which has significant merit and national significance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 8 total publications and 20 citations demonstrates her original contributions serve as a methodological benchmark for peers.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, her role in making the nation’s transportation networks safer and more accessible makes her indispensable to the United States.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in industrial engineering and a record of 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 conference articles, and 1 technical report. Her work amassed 20 citations, demonstrating a major impact on her field, and satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs within a 7-day premium processing window.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
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 7 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 3

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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