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Project Coordinator

Public Health · Pakistan · 2023-05-01

Processing Time
17 days
Decision Date
2023-05-01
Location
New York
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to elucidate the epidemiology and impact of pervasive diseases like COVID-19 on vulnerable populations to identify effective interventions and policies. Her work involves developing study protocols, obtaining regulatory approvals, designing public health studies, and analyzing data to publish original research in peer-reviewed journals.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical public health concerns and COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable populations, supported by major federal and private funding.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's background as a Project Coordinator with 9 publications and 156 citations demonstrates her capacity to lead public health research.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's expertise and the urgency of public health research make it beneficial to the U.S. to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 156 citations. Significant evidence included funding from major organizations like the NIH and NICHD, demonstrating the national importance of her research. All three Dhanasar prongs were satisfied, leading to approval in 17 days.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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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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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 17 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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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