approved EB-2 (NIW)

Technologies Engineer

Cryptography · India · 2023-09-05

Processing Time
6 days
Decision Date
2023-09-05
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop privacy-preserving technologies designed to compute data without compromising individual privacy. This work focuses on securing online transactions and protecting against identity theft or unauthorized access to personal information in an increasingly digitalized environment.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical privacy protection needs for the American public and the digital economy.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's advanced degree, publication record, and high citation count demonstrate her ability to lead in the field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The urgency of data security and the petitioner's unique expertise make a waiver beneficial to the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in mathematics and a record of 6 conference papers, 2 journal articles, 1 preprint, and 3 patents (1 granted, 2 provisional). Her work garnered 325 citations and she completed 6 peer reviews, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Government Alignment

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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 6 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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