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approved EB-2 (NIW)

Ph.D. Candidate

Psychology · Singapore · 2025-09-20

Processing Time
46 days
Decision Date
2025-09-20
Location
Arizona
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 investigate the cognitive and social factors influencing individual attitudes, technology adoption, and the misuse of digital systems. Her work utilizes psychological frameworks to design interventions for strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing inclusivity in telehealth, and using immersive technologies to combat bias. The endeavor aims to create evidence-based strategies to address societal challenges within digital environments.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses national priorities in cybersecurity and health equity, demonstrating substantial merit and national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's 836 citations and top-tier publication record demonstrate she is well-positioned to advance her research.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

Given the petitioner's unique expertise and the influence of her work on U.S. digital infrastructure, it is beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and a significant citation count of 836. Two of her articles ranked in the top 0.1% of most-cited publications in her field. The case demonstrated that her research frameworks have been widely adopted by independent studies in healthcare and cybersecurity, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 46 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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Total Cases 3,814
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,672

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