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 Power Electronics industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Power Electronics 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) RFE Issued

PhD Candidate

Power Electronics · Iran · 2025-05-07

Processing Time

403 days

Decision Date

2025-05-07

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 research into developing novel designs for DC Circuit Breakers and improving surge absorbers in DC systems to enhance the protection, reliability, and efficiency of modern DC Microgrids, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and smart grids.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research on DC systems protection has significant implications for the reliability of modern electrical systems and aligns with U.S. green technology goals.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 13 publications, 75 citations, and 11 peer reviews demonstrates his expertise and standing in the field.

3 Balance of Interests Met

The petitioner's unique expertise in advanced grid integration technologies makes his continued research indispensable to the U.S., justifying a waiver of the job offer requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 13 peer-reviewed articles (7 first-authored) and 75 citations, demonstrating scientific recognition. Additionally, the petitioner completed 11 peer reviews and received competitive funding from the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS issued an RFE during the process, which the legal team addressed with a thorough response highlighting the technical merit and national impact of the petitioner's work.

RFE Targets

prong 1 national importanceprong 2 well positioned

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

Reference Letters Independent

Reference Letters Dependent

Grants

Judging Experience

Government Alignment

Similar Cases

Engineer

Engineering · Qatar

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved

Colorado 476 days 2025-03-27

The petitioner proposes to develop advanced power converters and electrical network management systems to enhance the functionality and resilience of U.S. power grids. His work focuses on novel approaches for grid restoration using power electronic converters and the techno-economic assessment of renewable energy integration into local microgrids.

View Case

Electrical Engineer

Engineering · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved

California 3 days 2024-01-25

The petitioner proposes to develop advanced power electronics to provide high-density and high-efficiency power converters. This work aims to enhance the performance of solar photovoltaics, wind power, electrical motor drives, electric vehicle charging systems, energy storage systems, and smart microgrids.

View Case

Postdoctoral Researcher

Engineering · Iran

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved

California 665 days 2025-06-01

The petitioner proposes to continue research in power electronics and renewable energy systems, specifically focusing on optimizing grid-connected inverters, multi-level inverters, and DC-DC converters to enhance energy conversion efficiency and reduce voltage stress on power electronic switches.

View Case

Postdoctoral Researcher

Renewable Energy · Pakistan

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) rfe approved

Texas 16 days 2025-03-20

The petitioner proposes to continue his research in electrical engineering, specifically focusing on optimal power flow modeling for renewable energy integration and AI-driven frameworks for electricity theft detection. His work aims to develop advanced methods for smart grid forecasting to enhance grid reliability and support cost-effective sustainable energy adoption.

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 Engineering cases More cases from Iran

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-05-07.

Browse all cases

View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved

Processing 403 days

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 7

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 Iran 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

PhD Candidate

Proposed Endeavor

Framework Evaluation

Why This Petition Was Approved

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Evidence

Similar Cases

Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse More Cases

At a Glance

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Related Pages

Get Case Insights