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Researcher

Mechanical Engineering · Iran · 2022-05-19

Processing Time
506 days
Decision Date
2022-05-19
Location
Michigan
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue research on improving, monitoring, and controlling additive manufacturing processes by examining their specific parameters. The work focuses on decreasing manufacturing lead time and increasing product quality, specifically through powder-bed fusion and fused deposition modeling.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor supports the global advanced manufacturing industry and addresses the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 5 years of research experience, a strong publication record with 135 citations, and has served as a peer reviewer.

3 Balance of Factors Met

The petitioner's work in streamlining additive manufacturing for healthcare and industrial use makes it beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, 6 conference papers, and 3 book chapters, which accumulated 135 citations. Additionally, the case was supported by 5 expert recommendation letters and the petitioner's experience conducting 3 peer reviews for elite journals, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

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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 506 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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