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Software Engineer And PhD Candidate

Cloud Computing Infrastructure Reliability · Italy · 2026-01-13

Processing Time
57 days
Decision Date
2026-01-13
Location
New York
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to design scalable algorithms and intelligent software frameworks for datacenter reliability and power management. This work focuses on improving the energy efficiency and operational stability of data centers to meet the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence technologies.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses the urgent need for energy-efficient and stable data centers, aligning with the America’s AI Action Plan.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner demonstrated influence through NSF funding, first-authored publications, and a startup based on their research.

3 Waiver Benefit to the US Met

The petitioner's work in securing digital infrastructure against failure and adversarial threats justifies waiving the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's authorship of one peer-reviewed conference article, one book, and one technical report, all as first author. Evidence included receipt of National Science Foundation (NSF) funding, the creation of a startup based on cloud simulator research, and open-source projects with over 50,000 views. The case successfully satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by aligning with federal AI priorities.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Grants
Original Contributions
Commercial Success
Government Alignment
Conference Presentations

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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 57 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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