approved EB-2 (NIW)

Graduate Research Assistant

Mechanical Engineering · Bangladesh · 2025-09-05

Processing Time
38 days
Decision Date
2025-09-05
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue developing integrated diagnostic and performance evaluation methods for clean energy systems, specifically focusing on low-emission combustion and solar energy technologies. This work aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental pollution in sustainable power applications.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses pressing national challenges of energy efficiency and environmental pollution.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of publications, citations, and prestigious federal funding validates his position in the field.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The importance of the research to the U.S. clean energy agenda makes a waiver of the labor certification beneficial.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.S. degree and a record of 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 conference article with 39 citations. Evidence of major funding from the NSF, DOE, DHS, and ACS PRF, along with expert endorsements, satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Reference Letters Dependent
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 38 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Sustained 2,046
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