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Software Engineering · Russia · 2022-03-11

Processing Time
166 days
Decision Date
2022-03-11
Location
Louisiana
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his work in software engineering with a focus on improving software fairness and quality. His work aims to provide better tools for software developers across bug localization, design decisions, software history documentation, and education to mitigate costly software failures.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor improves standards for software fairness and quality, which is critical for the U.S. economy and education sectors.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 10 total publications, 52 citations, and NSF funding demonstrates he is well-positioned to succeed.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to software quality and economic fairness make it beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 conference papers which garnered 52 citations. Evidence also included 2 peer reviews for reputed journals, funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), and expert letters confirming the national importance of his work in the sharing economy and computer science education.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
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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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 166 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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