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Please with recent announcement regarding suspension of all US visa processing, does this mean all DV winners have to wait longer?

Hi everyone,

I m considering applying for EB-2 NIW and wanted to get some honest feedback on whether my profile and proposed endeavor sound strong enough.

My background:

• Master s in Quantitative Management (Business Analytics) from Duke

• Post grad in Applied Stats

• Currently working in the U.S. in a Business Analytics role in the retail sector

• ~4 years of total work experience (including international experience)

• Strong focus on data analysis, analytics, and decision-making in large-scale retail environments

My concern:
My work sits at the intersection of business (retail) and analytics/AI, and I m worried this may come across as too broad or basic compared to more traditional STEM or research-heavy NIW cases.

Proposed endeavor (high level):

Applying statistical and economic analysis to evaluate pricing dynamics, consumer demand, and supply-chain resilience in U.S. retail markets, with the goal of improving affordability, market stability, and economic efficiency at a national level.

Publications / research:
I don t currently have any publications. I m planning to write and submit 3 4 applied research or data-driven papers this year, using public datasets and industry-relevant problems to strengthen my NIW profile.

For those who have applied for or received NIW:

• Does an endeavor like this sound viable for NIW if framed correctly?

• How critical were publications and citation counts in your case?

• Is it worth prioritizing conferences or media coverage early on?

I d really appreciate any candid feedback, even if it s critical. Just trying to sanity-check before fully committing to the process.

Thanks in advance!

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what you think? thnx all