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Postdoctoral Researcher

Materials Informatics · China · 2026-01-26

Processing Time
88 days
Decision Date
2026-01-26
Location
Tennessee
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research in materials informatics, specifically focusing on materials-by-design capabilities using density functional theory, machine learning, and large-scale data analysis. Her work aims to accelerate the discovery of high-performance materials for energy storage, membrane technologies, and electronic packaging applications.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor supports U.S. interests in moving faster from hypothesis to high-performance materials in energy and electronics.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to her technical foundation in atomistic science and a record of 16 publications and 242 citations.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The waiver is beneficial given the independent reliance on her methods and the competitive support from federal agencies like the NSF and DOE.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, 16 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 242 citations. Evidence also included 2 journal peer reviews, an unsolicited workshop speaking invitation, and research support from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
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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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 88 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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