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Photonics Test Engineer

Optics And Photonics · China · 2026-02-17

Processing Time
25 days
Decision Date
2026-02-17
Location
New York
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop photonics semiconductor chips by designing new on-chip active and passive photonic components and optical metrology systems for wafer- and chip-level testing. This work focuses on monitoring semiconductor fabrication processes and characterizing optoelectronic devices to ensure the performance and reliability of U.S. manufacturing.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor in photonics semiconductor chips supports U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and national security sensing.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D. in electrical engineering and record of publications, patents, and citations demonstrate expertise to advance the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to critical U.S. technological capacity justify waiving the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The case was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in electrical engineering and a scholarly record including 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 conference articles, 1 granted patent, and 10 citations. The evidence demonstrated the work's importance to U.S. semiconductor leadership and its alignment with national interests in quantum computing and telecommunications.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Grants
Conference Presentations
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 25 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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