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Senior Development Scientist

Mechanical Engineering · Iran · 2022-04-08

Processing Time
85 days
Decision Date
2022-04-08
Location
Kentucky
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to enhance and scale the development of pharmaceuticals. His work specifically focuses on addressing critical failures and gaps in the global pharmaceutical supply chain and optimizing polymer injection techniques.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical gaps in the pharmaceutical supply chain and environmental concerns regarding polymer manufacturing.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 9 years of experience, 11 publications, and over 160 citations, showing a strong track record in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to U.S. healthcare infrastructure and climate goals justify a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, 163 citations, and 38 manuscript reviews for international journals. Additionally, the case was supported by 4 expert letters and evidence of funding from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
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 85 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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