approved EB-2 (NIW)

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Computer Science · Bangladesh · 2023-08-03

Processing Time
22 days
Decision Date
2023-08-03
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to research the development of a coarse grain reconfigurable architecture and graphical processing unit compiler and simulator. This work focuses on enhancing performance for control flow intensive and task parallel applications to enable router algorithms to run more efficiently and support the U.S. router industry.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research into GPU compilers and router algorithms was found to have substantial merit for the U.S. technology sector.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., publication record, and 35 citations demonstrate he is well-positioned to succeed.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to U.S. technological leadership justify a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in computer science and a record of 5 first-authored peer-reviewed conference papers and 2 first-authored workshop papers. His work earned 35 citations and he completed 4 reviews for 3 journals, supported by 2 expert recommendation letters. These metrics satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs for the National Interest Waiver.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Dependent

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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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Outcome approved
Processing 22 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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