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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Medical Doctor

Medical Technology · South Korea · 2026-01-31

Processing Time
224 days
Decision Date
2026-01-31
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop innovative medical devices for heart and lung diseases by integrating device hardware, AI-driven interpretation, and digital health delivery. The work focuses on systems that collect physiological signals and use advanced algorithms to extract clinically relevant patterns to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical heart and lung disease diagnostics with the potential to reduce U.S. healthcare costs.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner demonstrated a strong research trajectory with multiple publications and significant government funding.

3 Balance of Factors Met

The clinical relevance and deployable nature of the medical engineering work justified a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a research record including 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 abstracts, 2 preprints, and 36 citations. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated momentum through funding support from the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE requested clarification on the scope of the endeavor and the petitioner's qualifications. The response reorganized the technical materials into a cohesive narrative emphasizing public benefit and engineering implementation.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
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 224 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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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