approved EB-2 (NIW)

Research Assistant

Network Science · Bangladesh · 2022-03-18

Processing Time
85 days
Decision Date
2022-03-18
Location
New Jersey
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue applying data science and network analytics methods to solve complex problems regarding public health and social justice. His work involves simulating transmission rates of airborne diseases like influenza to assist policymakers and investigating social barriers that prevent women from reaching leadership positions in the workforce.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses the domestic burden of deadly infectious diseases and substantial inequalities in social research, which are of clear national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's history of NSF funding, peer-reviewed publications, and 111 citations demonstrates he is well-positioned to succeed.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the urgent national need for contributions to public health and social justice justifies a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 conference paper which accumulated 111 citations. Evidence included 4 expert recommendation letters, 5 completed peer reviews, and proof of research funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 85 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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