Case Summary:

“Blockchain is a major breakthrough in cybersecurity technology. [The client’s] work on consensus protocols overcomes drawbacks to the blockchain by reducing computational costs, making it easier for users from all industries to take advantage of the enhanced security provided by this expanding technology. At the forefront of blockchain research, [the client] is an innovator in computer engineering and an important asset to U.S. technological development in this field.”

“[The client] in his research on privacy protection in the use of spectrum sharing technology, many of the procedures that facilitate this access expose both secondary and primary users up to data theft. Through his work, [the client] is mitigating spectrum scarcity in the US and promoting the development of new technologies that utilize wireless communication by ensuring that there is enough available spectrum for all devices to function securely and at optimal capacity.”

These two statements are part of testimonials from experts in the field of computer engineering written for a security engineer hailing from Tunisia. Our Tunisian client sought our help with his NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition. Since the I-140 NIW demands proof of the petitioner’s exceptional work in their chosen area, our team began working on his petition and looked into his CVs, transcripts, certificates, and letters of recommendation. We found that:

• His proposed endeavor was to continue his research on designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions using privacy protocols and the blockchain technology that protect users’ personal data and shield them from cyberattacks.
• It was evident to our team that his proposed endeavor also has broad implications for the United States, since the Internet is nearly ubiquitous in American society, as more than 9 in 10 adults in the US access the Internet.
• We found that due to its clear national importance, his work has in fact been supported with funding from the National Science Foundation.
• He has also completed at least 23 reviews to date for international magazines.
• His work has resulted in 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (all of them first-authored), 7 conference papers, and 2 published patents, which have been cited a total of 353 times according to Google Scholar.
• He has pursued research directly related to his proposed endeavor for 8 years already.
• Along with these arguments, we attached 4 letters of support from other experts who were ready to corroborate the information we had provided about his research projects.

These evidence pieces successfully proved that he was indeed a worthy candidate for NIW approval given that his record of academic and professional achievements was in favor of the country. We are proud of having had the opportunity to work with him and we wish him all the very best in his endeavors.