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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 Public Administration industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Public Administration 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

Assistant Professor

Public Administration · Pakistan · 2025-03-30

Processing Time

359 days

Decision Date

2025-03-30

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 develop workplace conflict management models that integrate individual and organizational factors to promote employee well-being, sustainability, and gender equality. His work aims to help institutions address structural challenges and support the implementation of sustainability-focused policies through analytical modeling and workplace policy innovation.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The work focuses on workplace conflict management and sustainability, aligning with U.S. national policy objectives for equity.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has a PhD, over 10 years of experience, 26 publications, and significant citation metrics.

3 Balance of Interests Met

The petitioner's interdisciplinary contributions and the broad impact of his models on organizational practices make the waiver beneficial to the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's doctoral degree in management science and a record of 26 peer-reviewed journal articles with over 230 citations. Six of his articles ranked in the top 0.01% to 20% of the most-cited in his field, and he completed 8 peer reviews. All three Dhanasar prongs were satisfied following a successful RFE response.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE questioned the significance and impact of the petitioner's models. The response successfully demonstrated the broad impact on sustainability and workplace practices.

RFE Targets

Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types

Peer Reviewed Publications

Citations

Reference Letters Independent

Judging Experience

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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Outcome approved

Processing 359 days

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813

Success Rate 53.7%

Sustained 2,046

Dismissed 1,671

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