approved EB-2 (NIW)

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence · India · 2026-12-13

Processing Time
111 days
Decision Date
2026-12-13
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop AI-driven activity monitoring methods for quality assurance in large-scale digital systems. The work focuses on identifying risks earlier and improving reliability to reduce costly disruptions across complex software platforms.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor supports the national need for resilient digital infrastructure and prevents disruptions to commerce.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has a documented record of scholarly output and is employed at a major U.S. technology company.

3 Balance of Interests Met

The U.S. benefits from the petitioner's continued work in improving reliability for widely used digital systems.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 conference papers, and 69 citations. The case satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by demonstrating the national importance of resilient software and the petitioner's strong academic and professional positioning.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 111 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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