How common are approved EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the Urban Design industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The Urban Design sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

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Urban Design · Iran · 2022-04-27

Processing Time

144 days

Decision Date

2022-04-27

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 design and test environmentally sustainable and health-promoting urban and rural environments using neurotechnology and emerging tech. The work focuses on creating mentally navigable and legibly designed areas to mitigate the negative impacts of urban sprawl and improve the quality of life for citizens.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit and national importance due to its focus on improving mental health outcomes and resolving economic disparities between urban and rural environments.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned based on a Ph.D., 18 years of expertise, and a record of 45 citations across books and journal articles.

3 Balance of Interests Met

On balance, it was determined beneficial to the U.S. to waive the job offer requirement to allow the petitioner to apply his unique skills in sustainable design.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 18 years of experience, a Ph.D. in architectural and structural design, and a portfolio including 9 peer-reviewed journal articles, 20 conference papers, and 7 books. Additionally, the petitioner completed 19 peer reviews and secured 4 expert letters of support, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

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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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Outcome approved

Processing 144 days

Criteria Met 3 / 3

Evidence Types 6

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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