How common are approved EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the Machine Learning industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Machine Learning sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Postdoctoral Researcher

Machine Learning · China · 2025-06-16

Processing Time

417 days

Decision Date

2025-06-16

Location

Indiana

This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to deploy artificial intelligence, including graph neural networks and large language models, to improve molecular design and chemical reaction prediction. The work focuses on designing eco-friendly synthetic pathways and enhancing yield prediction to reduce material waste in experimental chemistry and drug development.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The work addresses mission-critical challenges in drug development and environmental stewardship.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of highly cited publications and peer review experience proves they are well-positioned.

3 Balance of Interests Met

The national value of sustainable chemical design justifies waiving the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the researcher's 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 conference papers, and 155 citations, including 4 highly cited papers. The case satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by demonstrating the national importance of sustainable chemistry and the petitioner's expertise in AI-driven molecular discovery.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

An RFE was issued during the process, but the petitioner successfully responded, leading to an approval without significant delay.

RFE Targets

Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the EndeavorBalance of Interests

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

Reference Letters Dependent

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 417 days

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 7

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,813

Success Rate 53.7%

Sustained 2,046

Dismissed 1,671

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