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Materials Engineering · Bangladesh · 2022-04-16

Processing Time
592 days
Decision Date
2022-04-16
Location
Texas
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 continue investigating the rheology and micromorphology of asphalt materials to develop environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and high-performance asphalt binders. His work utilizes novel microstructure characterization techniques to increase the service life of asphalt pavements and improve maintenance programs.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor contributes to improving the life cycle of asphalt pavements and reducing the environmental impact of asphalt production, which is critical to the U.S. transportation sector.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's 23 journal articles, 140 citations, and 33 peer reviews demonstrate his standing as an experienced researcher in materials engineering.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's specialized expertise in infrastructure maintenance provides a significant economic benefit that outweighs the need for a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 23 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 conference paper, and 1 book chapter, which accumulated 140 citations. Additionally, he completed 33 peer reviews for international journals and provided 4 expert recommendation letters, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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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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Outcome approved
Processing 592 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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