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Structural Designer

Structural Engineering · China · 2022-05-11

Processing Time
395 days
Decision Date
2022-05-11
Location
Oregon
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 using his experience in materials design, manufacturing, and testing to develop renewable structural materials with low carbon footprints. His work specifically focuses on advancing cross-laminated timber (CLT) modeling and production methods to facilitate the adoption of sustainable building materials across the nation.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor accelerates the adoption of sustainable structural building materials with low carbon footprints, which is of great importance to the U.S. construction sector.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 8 years of experience, a record of published research, a pending patent, and has received funding from major federal agencies like the NSF and USDA.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to sustainable engineering and domestic forest product utilization justify a waiver of the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 8 years of experience, 1 peer-reviewed journal article, 5 conference papers, and a pending patent application. His work garnered 33 citations and was supported by 4 expert recommendation letters and funding from the National Science Foundation and the USDA.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
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 395 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 9

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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