Information Security Analyst

The petitioner, a computer systems analyst, seeks to work in the United States within his field of expertise, though the specific details of a future project or research area were not elaborated upon in the decision due to the threshold denial.

The Petitioner intends to continue to work as an information security analyst and manager, providing services such as identifying and reducing security risks, developing and managing cybersecurity systems, and offering training on related topics to various customers.

The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability. While the AAO reconsidered and withdrew its prior determination for the 10 years of experience criterion (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(B)), finding it met, the Petitioner did not satisfy the threshold requirement of meeting three of the six categories. Specifically, the academic record (A) was not shown to be related to the claimed area of exceptional ability; the license/certification (C) was not demonstrated to be required or necessary to practice the profession; the high salary (D) was not shown to be a result of exceptional ability; membership in professional associations (E) was not established as the Trade Union was not proven to be a professional association; and recognition for achievements (F) only demonstrated employer recognition, not significant contributions to the field.

The petitioner proposes to work as a software developer for her new public emergency response mobile platform business. The work focuses on developing a mobile platform to facilitate emergency responses.