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Teaching Assistant (PhD Student)

Industrial Engineering · Iran · 2025-10-31

Processing Time
616 days
Decision Date
2025-10-31
Location
Wisconsin
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop economic and mathematical models to analyze and prevent the disruptive effects of panic buying during emergencies, focusing on mechanisms that trigger shortages and uncertainty to help policymakers maintain consumer confidence and safeguard essential goods.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit and national importance due to its focus on protecting national economic stability and preventing panic buying during emergencies.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's academic background (M.S. in Socio-Economic Systems Engineering) and publication record (3 first-authored articles with 25 citations) demonstrated he is well-positioned to advance the research.

3 Balance of Factors Met

USCIS determined that on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.S. in Socio-Economic Systems Engineering and his record of three first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles with 25 citations. His work provides practical strategies for stabilizing markets and strengthening supply chain resilience, which USCIS found to satisfy the Dhanasar framework.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
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 616 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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