approved EB-2 (NIW)

Adjunct Faculty

Information Systems · India · 2023-12-18

Processing Time
7 days
Decision Date
2023-12-18
Location
Illinois
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to analyze the qualities and characteristics of privacy-preserving data mining algorithms to enhance their ability to preserve sensitive data and ensure information privacy. Her work also involves investigating vulnerabilities linked to cross-site scripting attacks and developing analytical methods to protect web applications from malicious system breaches.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research has great substantial merit and national importance as it is relevant to protecting the data of major financial institutions and citizens.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned based on her Ph.D., 7 publications, 267 citations, and 30 peer reviews.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it was determined beneficial to the U.S. to waive the requirements based on her track record and the relevance of her discoveries.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Information Systems and a strong record of 7 peer-reviewed journal articles with 267 citations. Additionally, she demonstrated her influence in the field by completing 30 peer reviews and providing evidence of novel methods to mitigate cross-site scripting attacks.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

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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 7 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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