Visalytics
Visalytics
approved EB-2 (NIW)

Senior Process Engineer

Pharmaceutical Science · India · 2022-07-19

Processing Time
108 days
Decision Date
2022-07-19
Location
Illinois
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 continue his development of novel dosage forms in an ideal range for pharmaceutical applications. His work focuses on drug delivery and formulation development to improve treatments for skin diseases, ulcers, and heart disease.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has medical benefits for treating various diseases and is of great economic importance to the U.S. pharmaceutical industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to his extensive record of 35 publications, 225 citations, and history of receiving major research funding.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's specialized expertise in novel dosage forms and drug delivery makes his presence necessary for continued progress in the field.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 35 peer-reviewed journal articles and two books which garnered 225 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated his standing in the field by completing 53 peer reviews and securing funding from the All India Council for Technical Education. Expert testimonials confirmed his research is inherently valuable to U.S. interests and economic prosperity.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

Similar Cases

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence · India

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
California 111 days 2026-12-13
The petitioner proposes to develop AI-driven activity monitoring methods for quality assurance in large-scale digital systems. The work focuses on identifying risks earlier and improving reliability to reduce costly disruptions across complex software platforms.
View Case

Management Consultant

Information Technology

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
2026-03-15
The petitioner proposes to continue their work in enterprise technology transformation, governance, and large-scale operational strategy. The work focuses on enhancing enterprise resilience, cybersecurity alignment, and digital transformation within major organizations to improve high-stakes operational settings.
View Case

Researcher

Healthcare

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
3 days 2026-03-02
The petitioner proposes to combine advanced clinical training with research to improve minimally invasive and reconstructive approaches for complex facial and nerve injuries. The work focuses on reducing downstream functional impairment and the overall care burden for patients.
View Case

Others

Information Technology · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
317 days 2026-02-21
The petitioner proposes to develop advanced deep learning models to improve the understanding of structure-function relationships in large biomolecules. This work aims to enable more accurate target identification, better candidate design, and more efficient therapeutic optimization for complex diseases. The endeavor specifically targets bottlenecks in drug development to reduce the high failure rate and cost of new drug candidates.
View Case

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.

Browse More Cases

More approved cases More Pharmaceuticals cases More cases from India

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2022-07-19.

Browse all cases
View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 108 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

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

Related Pages

EB-2 (NIW) Overview EB-2 (NIW) in India All EB-2 (NIW) Cases EB-2 (NIW) Dashboard Endeavor Search

Get Case Insights

Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.

Join Waitlist