Visalytics
Visalytics
approved EB-2 (NIW)

Antenna Engineer

Wireless And Satellite Communication · Bangladesh · 2025-06-26

Processing Time
341 days
Decision Date
2025-06-26
Location
Kansas
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 develop high-performance, multifunctional, and miniaturized antennas for small satellites, specifically focusing on shared aperture techniques for CubeSat designs. This work aims to enhance non-terrestrial communication, remote sensing, and high-speed global internet access, particularly for rural and underserved areas of the United States.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical needs in satellite performance, climate monitoring, and global navigation, aligning with national technological policies.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of first-author publications in prestigious IEEE venues and his role as a peer reviewer demonstrate his leadership in the field.

3 Balance of Interests Met

The petitioner's contributions to cost-efficient satellite designs and rural internet access provide a clear public benefit that outweighs the need for labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 6 scholarly works, including a peer-reviewed journal article and 5 conference papers, which garnered 18 citations. One of his articles ranked in the top 10% of most-cited engineering papers for its year. Approval was further supported by his peer review experience for the IEEE Future Networks World Forum and alignment with National Science and Technology Council critical technology priorities.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Government Alignment

Similar Cases

Electrical Engineer

Engineering · Egypt

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
68 days 2025-03-10
The petitioner proposes to continue research as an antenna engineer focusing on designing miniaturized, lightweight antennas and beamforming networks for internet communication satellites. This work involves enhancing the gain and scan coverage of phased-array antennas in user terminals for satellite tracking to improve 5G networks and radar systems.
View Case

Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace · Italy

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Manhattan Beach 58 days 2024-09-26
The petitioner proposes to develop novel remote-sensing satellite missions designed to identify high-frequency changes on Earth. This work focuses on satellite constellation designs to enhance the monitoring of temporal variations in Earth's gravity field and its derived applications.
View Case

Research Scientist

Research and Development · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Maryland 80 days 2022-04-02
The petitioner proposes to continue her research in remote sensing, specifically focusing on remote sensor calibrations, validation, monitoring, and atmospheric radiative transfer. Her work involves the calibration of nighttime sensor data to model population density and global electricity consumption dynamics with high accuracy using low-cost and timely approaches.
View Case

Software Engineer

Software · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Texas 5 days 2024-01-22
The petitioner proposes to develop modern machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for the advancement of space science. This work focuses on providing a better understanding of electromagnetic fields surrounding the Earth to protect spacecraft and aircraft from disruptive interference.
View Case

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.

Browse More Cases

More approved cases More Engineering cases More cases from Bangladesh

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-06-26.

Browse all cases
View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 341 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

Related Pages

EB-2 (NIW) Overview EB-2 (NIW) in Bangladesh All EB-2 (NIW) Cases EB-2 (NIW) Dashboard Endeavor Search

Get Case Insights

Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.

Join Waitlist