EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR072025_08B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A computer vision engineer with Master's in electrical and computer engineering sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. AAO found proposed AI research had substantial merit and national importance but concluded petitioner lacked sufficient record of success, detailed plan, or financial means to advance the endeavor.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Proposed AI research in computer vision and energy systems shows substantial merit and national importance
What was missing
- Well positioned · Advanced degree alone insufficient; no specific evidence of record of success, progress, or financial means to undertake research
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Proposed AI research in computer vision and energy systems shows substantial merit and national importance |
 Well positioned | Not met | Advanced degree alone insufficient; no specific evidence of record of success, progress, or financial means to undertake research |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Third prong not reached because second prong failed; no advisory findings on third prong |
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