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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Associate Transportation Engineer

Transportation Engineering And Planning · China · 2025-04-01

Processing Time
723 days
Decision Date
2025-04-01
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to identify and mitigate risk factors in traffic safety and congestion using advanced statistical models, GIS-based frameworks, and big data tools. His work focuses on improving roadway infrastructure, traffic operations, and transit system efficiency through safety analysis and transportation systems planning.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical U.S. issues in traffic safety and congestion mitigation, supported by federal funding.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's advanced degrees, publication record, and role as a peer reviewer demonstrate his readiness to lead the research.

3 Balance of Factors Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to federally funded transportation projects make it beneficial to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 book chapter, and 3 technical reports which garnered 74 citations. Additionally, he completed 32 peer reviews for leading journals and demonstrated that his research is supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE challenged the national importance and the petitioner's positioning; the firm responded by highlighting his specific contributions to DOT-funded research and his global citation impact.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
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 723 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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