Visalytics
Visalytics
approved EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Senior Software Engineer

Computer Science · 2026-01-17

Processing Time
182 days
Decision Date
2026-01-17
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 research and development of innovative approaches to modernizing legacy software systems. The work focuses on improving system scalability, efficiency, and cybersecurity while lowering long-term costs for organizations.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have national importance due to its focus on high-stakes outcomes like cybersecurity and software scalability.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of peer-reviewed publications and NSF-funded research demonstrated they are well-positioned.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the U.S. benefited from waiving the labor certification given the petitioner's specialized technical influence and the urgency of software modernization.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 38 citations and a record of peer-reviewed dissemination including one journal article and one conference paper. The work was further validated by competitive research support from the U.S. National Science Foundation, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The RFE requested further evidence of the endeavor's national importance and the petitioner's positioning. The response successfully linked the work to federal modernization goals and provided objective benchmarking of the petitioner's technical influence.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the Endeavor

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Government Alignment
Original Contributions

Similar Cases

Research Engineer

Software · Georgia

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
New York 361 days 2022-04-22
The petitioner proposes to continue developing programming applications and creating reliable, secure platforms for cloud computing, VOIP communication, the Internet of Things, and cyber-physical systems. His work specifically focuses on addressing cyber-attacks and enhancing emergency response capabilities through improved software scalability and code quality.
View Case

Research Scientist

Information Technology · India

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
New York 37 days 2025-03-06
The petitioner proposes to develop novel computer architectures and software solutions to create AI systems that are fast, scalable, energy-efficient, and secure. This work focuses on addressing the rising energy consumption of AI systems and supporting the deployment of cutting-edge AI models in the U.S. technology sector.
View Case

Research Assistant

Software · Russia

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Louisiana 166 days 2022-03-11
The petitioner proposes to continue his work in software engineering with a focus on improving software fairness and quality. His work aims to provide better tools for software developers across bug localization, design decisions, software history documentation, and education to mitigate costly software failures.
View Case

Software Engineer

Software · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
7 days 2024-11-06
The petitioner proposes to develop cutting-edge high-performance computing infrastructures and advanced computational algorithms. This work aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of supercomputing centers, large-scale data networks, and infrastructures supporting artificial intelligence and machine learning.
View Case

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Browse More Cases

More approved cases More Information Technology cases

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2026-01-17.

Browse all cases
View Original

At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 182 days
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

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

Related Pages

EB-2 (NIW) Overview All EB-2 (NIW) Cases EB-2 (NIW) Dashboard Endeavor Search

Get Case Insights

Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.

Join Waitlist