How common are approved EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the Pharmacology industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Pharmacology sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

approved EB-2 (NIW)

Postdoctoral Researcher

Pharmacology · South Korea · 2025-06-13

Processing Time

350 days

Decision Date

2025-06-13

Location

Maryland

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 her research in pharmacology, specifically focusing on assessing the pharmacokinetic properties of novel medications using in vitro and in vivo models to minimize adverse drug effects and maximize efficacy for conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor addresses the 90% failure rate of clinical trials and the multi-billion dollar economic burden of adverse drug reactions in the U.S. healthcare system.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has a strong record of 13 publications and 163 citations, with papers ranking in the top 1% of the field, demonstrating significant influence in pharmacology.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The petitioner's contributions to safer drug formulations and more reliable preclinical testing provide significant public health and economic benefits that justify waiving the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved because the petitioner demonstrated the national importance of her work in reducing healthcare costs and clinical trial failures. Her extensive publication record and high citation impact proved she is well-positioned to advance the field, and the public health benefits of her research outweighed the need for a labor certification.

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

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 South Korea

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-06-13.

Browse all cases

View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved

Processing 350 days

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 5

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,813

Success Rate 53.7%

Sustained 2,046

Dismissed 1,671

EB-2 (NIW) Overview EB-2 (NIW) in South Korea 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

Postdoctoral Researcher

Proposed Endeavor

Framework Evaluation

Why This Petition Was Approved

Evidence

Similar Cases