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Associate Professor

Industrial Engineering · Iran · 2023-03-01

Processing Time
186 days
Decision Date
2023-03-01
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to design models and systems that enable producers, carriers, drivers, and users of transportation services to cooperate in collaborative, data-driven settings. This work focuses on optimizing synergistic interactions to establish value chains and improve the global food supply chain while reducing traffic congestion.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has national importance due to its role in reducing traffic congestion, which costs Americans billions in fuel and lost work, and its impact on the food supply chain.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned through 11 years of research, 12 publications, and 331 citations showing his work is widely recognized.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, it is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the job offer requirement given the petitioner's unique ability to address infrastructure and climate concerns.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 12 peer-reviewed journal articles, 331 citations, and 8 peer reviews conducted. The case was supported by 5 letters of reference and demonstrated 11 years of research experience, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions
Judging Experience

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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 186 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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