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Public Health · South Korea · 2025-01-28

Processing Time
60 days
Decision Date
2025-01-28
Location
New Jersey
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to research and address challenges in implementing health interventions and public health programs. The work focuses on enhancing healthcare systems by improving responses to infectious disease outbreaks and delivering effective health programs to underserved patients.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses national priorities in healthcare access and infectious disease response, aligning with the Healthy People 2030 framework.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's dual Master's degrees and extensive publication record in high-impact journals demonstrate readiness to lead the proposed research.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The petitioner's unique expertise in public health planning and the influence of his cited work make it beneficial for the U.S. to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 14 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 preprint, and 1 technical report which garnered 110 citations. The case included support from 2 expert recommenders and demonstrated alignment with the Healthy People 2030 framework, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
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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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 60 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,816
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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