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approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Software Engineer

Computer Science · Russia · 2025-10-07

Processing Time
638 days
Decision Date
2025-10-07
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to safeguard U.S. information systems against current cyberthreats and future quantum-based attacks. His work focuses on post-quantum cryptography, quantum-secure communication, and advanced sensing technologies to develop future-proof security systems.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses the national priority of developing security systems capable of withstanding quantum-enabled attacks to protect critical infrastructure.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to his M.S. in Information Security and a record of 467 citations and multiple publications.

3 Balance of Interests Met

It was determined that the U.S. benefits from waiving the job offer requirement to secure the petitioner's contributions to post-quantum technological security.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a scholarly record of 9 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 conference paper, 1 coding publication, 1 granted patent, and 467 citations. The evidence satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by demonstrating the national importance of quantum-resistant cryptography and the petitioner's strong academic background with an M.S. in Information Security.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

USCIS questioned all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The response provided a comprehensive explanation of the national importance of post-quantum cybersecurity and detailed the petitioner's unique positioning to contribute to U.S. security initiatives.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the EndeavorBalance of Interests

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Conference Presentations
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 638 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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