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Assistant Professor

Computer Science · Ukraine · 2021-09-16

Processing Time
310 days
Decision Date
2021-09-16
Location
New York
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 continue his research in computer science with a focus on cybersecurity, data security, and artificial intelligence. His work involves developing novel evaluation frameworks and tools to enhance data security on mobile devices and utilizing machine learning for human activity recognition. These efforts aim to prevent cybercrime, improve smartphone security, and support healthcare applications through remote sensing.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research in mobile device security and cybercrime prevention was found to have significant national importance for U.S. national defense and technological progress.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's academic background, publication record, and history of federal funding demonstrate he is well-positioned to succeed.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to data security and national interest make it beneficial to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in computer science and a record of 84 citations. Evidence included 20 peer-reviewed conference papers and 3 journal articles, along with documentation of 4 peer-review assignments for elite journals. The case was further supported by 4 expert recommendation letters and evidence of research funding from the NSF, DHS, NSA, and the U.S. Military Academy.

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 310 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 9

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,967
Success Rate 55.1%
Sustained 2,184
Dismissed 1,687

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