EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR112024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A computer software engineer sought NIW classification for EB-2. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that the proposed endeavor of working as a backend or full stack developer at an unspecified company lacked the national importance required by Dhanasar, as it failed to demonstrate specific national or global implications within the field or substantial positive economic effects.
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 as backend or full stack developer lacks specific national importance; focuses on filling generic industry vacancies without demonstrating national or global implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor as backend or full stack developer lacks specific national importance; focuses on filling generic industry vacancies without demonstrating national or global implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves opinion on second prong after finding first prong fails |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves opinion on third prong after finding first prong fails |
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