approved EB-2 (NIW)

Assistant Professor

Internal Medicine · Jordan · 2025-12-18

Processing Time
49 days
Decision Date
2025-12-18
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue conducting epidemiological research focused on healthcare disparities in underserved populations. This work involves large-scale healthcare database analysis and meta-analyses to improve pediatric screening strategies, cardiovascular treatment protocols, and vascular care policy.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research on healthcare disparities in underserved populations was found to have substantial merit and national importance for U.S. healthcare delivery.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to their specialized fellowship training, academic role as an assistant professor, and expertise in large-scale database analysis.

3 Balance of Interests Met

On balance, it was determined to be beneficial to the U.S. to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements given the petitioner's contributions to medical protocols.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.B.B.S. degree and their record of 8 peer-reviewed journal articles and 66 abstracts which garnered 58 citations. The evidence demonstrated that their research influences nationwide healthcare delivery, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned to advance the endeavor.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Original Contributions

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Outcome approved
Processing 49 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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