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Petroleum Engineering · Bangladesh · 2025-08-06

Processing Time
494 days
Decision Date
2025-08-06
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop a highly accurate predictive model for gas transport in shale and tight gas formations to improve carbon dioxide and hydrogen storage and natural gas production. Additionally, he plans to advance a modified lithium-aluminum layered double hydroxide adsorbent to enhance lithium extraction efficiency from produced shale water for renewable energy storage and electric vehicle technologies.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses pressing challenges in U.S. energy security, sustainable resource management, and the clean energy transition.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of scholarly contributions, including publications and citations, along with NSF funding, demonstrates his capability.

3 Balance of Factors Met

On balance, the petitioner's work in lithium extraction and gas recovery provides significant benefits to U.S. infrastructure and technology that outweigh the need for labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 conference papers, and 135 citations. Evidence included competitive funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the completion of at least 3 peer reviews, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
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 494 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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

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