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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Graduate Assistant (PhD Candidate)

Operations Management · Iran · 2025-08-18

Processing Time
627 days
Decision Date
2025-08-18
Location
Washington
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to apply qualitative and quantitative operations management tools to improve performance and reduce risks in the healthcare and high-tech industries. His work focuses on designing transparent evaluation systems and strategies to enhance the sustainability of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses urgent issues in public health and SME sustainability, which are of significant interest to the U.S. economy.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's academic background and publication record, including 128 citations, demonstrate his ability to advance the field.

3 Balance of Factors Met

On balance, the petitioner's unique methodologies in operations management provide a benefit that outweighs the need for labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 conference article, which garnered 128 citations. He also demonstrated professional standing through 4 peer reviews for respected journals and secured expert support confirming the national importance of his evaluation systems.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE focused on the national importance of the proposed endeavor. The response successfully framed the work within the context of healthcare management and industrial oversight.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 627 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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

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