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Senior Operations Research Scientist

Advanced Computing · Turkmenistan · 2023-02-27

Processing Time
107 days
Decision Date
2023-02-27
Location
Texas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue developing robust, fast, computationally efficient, and privacy-protected algorithms to solve large-scale problems in machine learning and data analysis. This work specifically focuses on processing data applied to the social media industry to improve functionality and services for American users.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor has national importance due to its direct role in the massive U.S. social media industry and its support by the National Science Foundation.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned through his Ph.D. in mathematics, his publication record, and his role as an expert reviewer in the field.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to privacy-protected algorithms and machine learning justify a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in mathematics and his record of 6 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles which garnered 57 citations. Additional evidence included 2 completed peer reviews, 4 expert letters of support, and proof of competitive funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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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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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 107 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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