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Building Performance Consultant

Mechanical Engineering · Iran · 2021-09-22

Processing Time
399 days
Decision Date
2021-09-22
Location
Maryland
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to investigate the urban microclimate and its impact on buildings’ energy consumption using performance and analysis simulations and modeling methods. The work focuses on advancing building design methods to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs while achieving global sustainability.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research on urban microclimates and energy consumption is relevant to achieving global sustainability and reducing energy costs in the U.S.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of publications, citations, peer review experience, and NSF funding demonstrates his ability to pursue the proposed work.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's pioneering advances in mechanical engineering and contributions to environmental sustainability make his retention in the U.S. beneficial.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 2 peer-reviewed conference articles. Evidence included 35 citations, the completion of 24 peer reviews, and 5 expert recommendation letters confirming the national importance of his work.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
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 399 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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