How common are approved EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the Neurosurgery industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Neurosurgery sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

approved EB-2 (NIW)

Postdoctoral Researcher

Neurosurgery · Mexico · 2022-03-19

Processing Time

146 days

Decision Date

2022-03-19

Location

Florida

This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop innovative surgical techniques and treatments using expertise in brain tumors, immunotherapy, adoptive cell therapy, and global neurosurgery. Her work focuses on improving patient outcomes for lethal neurological conditions and developing microsurgical laboratories to enhance cancer removal and early diagnosis strategies.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor addresses major medical treatment shortcomings and improves quality of life for patients with brain tumors and craniofacial anomalies.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's M.D., record of 15 journal articles, and 112 citations demonstrate her capability to advance the field of neurosurgery.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, her contributions to lowering surgical costs and improving access to care at resource-deficient facilities benefit the U.S. regardless of other available workers.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.D. degree and a record of 15 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 letters to the editor, and 2 book chapters which accumulated 112 citations. Additionally, she completed 6 peer reviews and provided 4 expert letters of support, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs by demonstrating the national importance and cost-saving potential of her surgical methods.

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

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 146 days

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 5

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,816

Success Rate 53.6%

Sustained 2,046

Dismissed 1,674

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