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Petroleum Production · Cambodia · 2025-07-30

Processing Time
51 days
Decision Date
2025-07-30
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 optimize carbon dioxide (CO2) gas injection methods to reduce oil viscosity and improve oil recovery efficiency in heavy oil reservoirs. This work involves applying advanced simulation and CO2-based methods to support reservoir optimization and extended production performance. The goal is to develop novel approaches for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) to extend the life of existing reserves.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses energy security and economic sustainability by improving extraction efficiency in the U.S. oil industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has an advanced engineering degree and a documented record of 47 peer-reviewed publications and significant industry experience.

3 Balance of Interests Met

It was found beneficial to waive the labor certification requirement due to the strategic value of the petitioner's work in the global EOR market.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and 27 conference papers which garnered 176 citations. Two of his articles ranked in the top 10% of most-cited engineering papers, and his research has been utilized in patented technologies. The case satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs within a 51-day processing period using premium processing.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 51 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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