EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR102025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
IT manager of exceptional ability sought EB-2 NIW. AAO affirmed failure to establish underlying EB-2 exceptional ability classification (missing three regulatory criteria) and held proposed endeavor lacks national importance; first Dhanasar prong unmet, waiver denied.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of significant employment potential or substantial economic effects beyond local scope.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of significant employment potential or substantial economic effects beyond local scope. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong not reached or analyzed. |
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