approved EB-2 (NIW)

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Secure Artificial Intelligence · Vietnam · 2025-12-20

Processing Time
302 days
Decision Date
2025-12-20
Location
Florida
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop and implement advanced cryptographic techniques and innovative machine learning models. This work aims to ensure secure data transmission and analysis across healthcare systems, Internet-of-Things (IoT) networks, and critical digital infrastructure. The endeavor focuses on enhancing cybersecurity within the framework of artificial intelligence applications.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to be essential to U.S. national interests in cybersecurity and technological innovation.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's extensive publication record and high citation count demonstrated they are well-positioned to succeed.

3 Balance of Interests Met

It was determined that the U.S. would benefit from waiving the labor certification due to the critical nature of secure AI research.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the client's record of 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 15 conference articles which garnered 152 citations. Evidence showed that several papers ranked in the top 1%, 10%, and 20% of their respective fields, demonstrating significant influence. The petitioner also provided evidence of peer review service for authoritative journals, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for EB-2 NIW.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 302 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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