approved EB-2 (NIW)
Engineer
Engineering · 2025-12-12
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Proposed Endeavor
The petitioner proposes to develop and implement advanced machine learning approaches to optimize reactor design and operational decision-making across the U.S. nuclear power fleet. This work focuses on improving the speed and fidelity of reactor analysis to enable safer and more efficient nuclear energy generation.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering and a portfolio of 24 publications, including 6 journal articles and 14 conference papers. The case highlighted 38 citations and the completion of 30 peer reviews as evidence of the petitioner's influence in the specialized domain. All three Dhanasar prongs were satisfied, further supported by objective evidence of funding from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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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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