approved EB-2 (NIW)

Associate Research Scholar

Computer Security · China · 2022-04-26

Processing Time
140 days
Decision Date
2022-04-26
Location
New Jersey
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to discover vulnerabilities in prominent internet and network components and develop robust, practical solutions to improve security and privacy. His work specifically focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures for various network services, including serverless computing environments.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses pressing concerns regarding cyberattacks, which cost the U.S. billions annually and threaten national security.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., 8 years of research experience, and extensive publication record with over 500 citations demonstrate his capability.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The petitioner's contributions to cybersecurity and support from federal agencies like DARPA indicate that waiving the labor certification benefits the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Computer Science and 8 years of experience, supported by 12 peer-reviewed conference papers and 584 citations. Additional evidence included 20 peer reviews for international journals, 2 expert recommendation letters, and funding from major agencies like the NSF and DARPA.

Evidence

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

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Outcome approved
Processing 140 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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