approved EB-2 (NIW)

Assistant Professor

Engineering · China · 2025-03-07

Processing Time
21 days
Decision Date
2025-03-07
Location
Minnesota
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop and integrate statistical, optimization, and machine learning methods to analyze and quantify complex data. This work is designed to improve data-driven decision-making in areas impacting U.S. economic stability, emergency response, and public safety. The endeavor specifically focuses on data-driven infrastructure protection and advanced data analytics for mission-critical applications.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The approval was based on the petitioner's Ph.D. and a strong scholarly record including over 15 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers. The evidence included 576 citations and at least 80 peer-review invitations, which satisfied the Dhanasar framework for national importance and being well-positioned. Four recommendation letters from recognized experts further confirmed the national value of the petitioner's ongoing contributions.

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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 21 days

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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