All Cases

48 cases · 44 approved / sustained · 4 denied / dismissed · 0 remanded

Assistant Professor

Social Sciences · Serbia

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) rfe approved
Massachusetts 909 days 2026-01-16
The petitioner proposes to apply advanced financial econometrics and modeling techniques to analyze financial market instability and banking sector vulnerability. The work also explores the intersection of finance and well-being among U.S. residents to help policymakers and regulators identify risks and design informed responses to market volatility.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Social Sciences

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) rfe approved
634 days 2026-01-05
The petitioner proposes to continue analyzing how climate change-induced weather shocks affect the agricultural production of smallholder farmers, with a specific focus on women. This research aims to redesign public policies to improve farmer welfare and address gender inequality in the agricultural sector.
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Research Assistant

Social Sciences · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
625 days 2025-12-10
The petitioner proposes to develop spatial data science methods and software that transform mobility, environmental, and public health data into actionable analytics for urban planners. The work focuses on integrating GIS for data visualization and interpretation to make city policymaking more evidence-driven and responsive to real-time conditions.
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Economist

Social Sciences · Ecuador

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) rfe approved
District of Columbia 199 days 2025-10-29
The petitioner proposes to continue research leveraging advanced data modeling, analytics, and machine learning to improve public policy decision-making. The work focuses on extracting actionable insights from large-scale datasets to support efficient resource allocation and sustainable economic development.
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Professor

Social Sciences · Nigeria

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
621 days 2025-10-09
The petitioner proposes to continue research on the impacts of foreign trade and investment openness on domestic economies. This work aims to deepen the understanding of international economic systems and promote the development of fair and sustainable global markets. The research provides findings that inform government policy decisions regarding economic development and international trade.
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Others

Social Sciences · Ghana

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Ohio 61 days 2025-10-06
The petitioner proposes to conduct quantitative policy research examining how racial attitudes and political dynamics influence immigration-related policy decisions and healthcare access across U.S. states. She utilizes advanced data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling to generate insights that inform inclusive legislation and reduce structural inequities. Her work aims to improve health outcomes for immigrant and underserved communities by providing evidence-based solutions for policymakers.
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Professor

Social Sciences

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) rfe approved
226 days 2025-09-30
The petitioner proposes to investigate modern cultural industries within the context of a rapidly expanding digital economy. Her work focuses on developing evidence-based frameworks to ensure that growth in cultural and regional economic sectors is both sustainable and equitable.
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Others

Social Sciences · Singapore

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Arizona 46 days 2025-09-20
The petitioner proposes to investigate the cognitive and social factors influencing individual attitudes, technology adoption, and the misuse of digital systems. Her work utilizes psychological frameworks to design interventions for strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing inclusivity in telehealth, and using immersive technologies to combat bias. The endeavor aims to create evidence-based strategies to address societal challenges within digital environments.
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Associate Professor

Social Sciences · Sudan

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
605 days 2025-09-16
The petitioner proposes to continue his academic research in economics, specifically focusing on the intersection of climate change and economic growth. His work utilizes econometric models to analyze how environmental risks affect agriculture, food security, infrastructure, and public health to provide evidence-based strategies for sustainability.
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Others

Social Sciences · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Connecticut 387 days 2025-07-21
The petitioner proposes to continue her research in educational psychology, focusing on how cognitive and non-cognitive factors like creativity and phonological processing influence learning and teaching in higher education. She utilizes quantitative and qualitative methodologies to develop evidence-based, inclusive teaching strategies aimed at reducing dropout rates and improving student engagement in U.S. colleges and universities.
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