EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR132026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Research engineer seeks NIW under EB-2 to conduct research in vehicle safety, renewable energy, and data centers. AAO dismissed, finding substantial merit but insufficient evidence of national importance; research activities limited to employer and clients without demonstrated broader implications.
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 · Research endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; proposed research activities insufficient evidence of broader field-level or national-level impacts.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Research endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; proposed research activities insufficient evidence of broader field-level or national-level impacts. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second and third prongs reserved without analysis. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second and third prongs reserved without analysis. |
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