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 Mathematics industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Mathematics 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

Assistant Professor

Mathematics · Ghana · 2022-09-23

Processing Time

575 days

Decision Date

2022-09-23

Location

Alabama

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 use fractional calculus and time scales to advance the study of approximations and investigate solutions to fractional differential equation models. This work aims to produce numerical solutions to models concerning infectious diseases, population growth, dispersal, and biological systems.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research improves the understanding of fractional differential equations critical to science, engineering, and the U.S. economy.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to a record of 26 published articles and a citation record indicating reliance by other experts.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it was found beneficial to the United States to waive the standard requirements due to the nature of the mathematical modeling contributions.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 26 peer-reviewed journal articles (19 first-authored) and 96 citations, demonstrating significant impact. Additionally, the petitioner completed 40 peer reviews for authoritative journals and submitted six expert recommendation letters satisfying the Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The petitioner received an RFE during the filing process; the legal team responded by providing further evidence of the petitioner's research success and expert support.

RFE Targets

prong 2 well positioned

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

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 575 days

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 5

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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