Software And Web Developer

The Petitioner proposes to create and manage a cybersecurity technology service focused on information technology systems access control utilizing multi-factor authentication. The endeavor aims to prevent and reduce cyber-attacks and enhance the global competitiveness of the U.S. cybersecurity industry.

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.

The Petitioner proposes to direct a securities company based in New York that provides digital forensic and cybersecurity consulting services to businesses in the United States. The work focuses on security, counterintelligence analysis, and forensic science expertise.

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate exceptional ability for EB-2 classification. Although the Petitioner met three initial criteria (ten years of experience, license to practice, and professional association membership), the final merits determination found that certifications like CISSP and GIAC, and membership in ISC2 (over 600,000 members), did not prove expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the cybersecurity field. The Director noted that the claim of only 7% of U.S. cybersecurity professionals holding CISSP was uncorroborated. Consequently, the Dhanasar prongs for the national interest waiver were not evaluated.