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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Assistant Teaching Professor

Industrial Engineering · Sri Lanka · 2025-09-02

Processing Time
116 days
Decision Date
2025-09-02
Location
Indiana
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop sustainable environmental and economic models that help businesses balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity. Her work involves creating evidence-based frameworks for pollution prevention, waste management, and environmental justice to improve public health and U.S. economic resilience.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses environmental justice and sustainable industrial practices, which are of significant national importance to U.S. public health and economic resilience.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record, and 41 citations demonstrate her expertise and ability to lead research in industrial engineering.

3 Balance of Interests Met

On balance, the U.S. benefits from the petitioner's contributions to environmental protection and economic modeling without the delays of labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in engineering and a record of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 conference papers, and 4 book chapters. Her research has garnered 41 citations and received support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The petitioner received an RFE during the premium processing period; the legal team responded with additional evidence to confirm the national importance and positioning of the candidate.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Government Alignment
Original Contributions

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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 116 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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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