approved EB-2 (NIW)
Ph.D. Student, Teaching Assistant & Part-Time Graduate Researcher
Chemistry · Iran · 2025-04-09
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Proposed Endeavor
The petitioner proposes to develop novel methods for enzyme design to address low activity and predictability in biocatalysts. Her work involves studying enzyme structural dynamics during catalysis to enhance the design of effective biocatalysts for drug synthesis and other industrial applications.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on the client's MS degree and her record of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles with over 46 total citations. One of her articles was ranked among the top 10% most cited papers in Biology & Biochemistry for its publication year. The case was supported by two expert recommendation letters and satisfied the Dhanasar prongs without an RFE.
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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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