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approved EB-2 (NIW)

Ph.D. Candidate

Materials Science · Nepal · 2025-01-08

Processing Time
75 days
Decision Date
2025-01-08
Location
Oregon
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop and optimize continuous severe plastic deformation (SPD) techniques, specifically the cold angular rolling process (CARP), to produce enhanced layered ultrafine-grained aluminum-magnesium laminated composite sheets for advanced structural applications in aerospace and automotive industries.

Framework Evaluation

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

The development of SPD techniques for aerospace and automotive materials supports critical industrial sectors and aligns with global innovation trends.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's M.Eng. degree, 12 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 198 citations provide evidence of his expertise and success in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

Given the petitioner's specialized skills and the potential impact of his research on U.S. manufacturing and aerospace, it is beneficial to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs. The petitioner demonstrated the national importance of lightweight materials, established his expertise through a strong citation record (198 citations) and publication history (12 journal articles), and proved that waiving the labor certification would benefit the U.S. due to the specialized nature of his work.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations

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Outcome approved
Processing 75 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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