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Aerospace · China · 2025-07-18

Processing Time
428 days
Decision Date
2025-07-18
Location
Massachusetts
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop high-order numerical methods and reduced-order modeling techniques to advance the performance of mechanical and aerospace technologies. This work focuses on creating accurate and efficient simulations of high-speed flows to optimize the design of high-performance aerospace vehicles, such as hypersonic aircraft. The endeavor aims to reduce computational costs while preserving accuracy in multi-parameter analysis for supersonic and hypersonic environments.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's authorship of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and 3 conference articles which accumulated 56 citations. The case demonstrated that the petitioner's work is supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Office of Naval Research, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and substantial merit. Additionally, the submission of 4 expert recommendation letters and evidence of peer review service confirmed the petitioner's influence in the field.

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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 428 days
RFE Issued

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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