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Transportation Engineering · China · 2023-02-27

Processing Time
237 days
Decision Date
2023-02-27
Location
New York
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop next-generation approaches and platforms to improve the efficiency and safety of transportation operations. Her work focuses on critical areas including biofuel production, traffic accident mitigation, and infrastructure inspection methodologies.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses key challenges in the transportation sector and holds considerable value for the nation's biofuel production industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner demonstrated her positioning through a record of 14 total publications, 54 citations, and 4 years of specialized experience.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to transportation safety and biofuel efficiency justified a waiver of the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The case was approved based on the petitioner's 8 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 conference articles, and 1 technical report which garnered 54 citations. Approval was further supported by 4 years of experience, two expert recommendation letters, and research funding from the USDOT and NSF, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Conference Presentations
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 237 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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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