EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR152026_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
AI engineer self-petitioner sought NIW based on broad plans to advance AI and exponential technologies for healthcare and general use. AAO found no specific proposed endeavor: petitioner discussed general intentions without particularizing data-driven tools, efficiency gains, or LLM inference work. Appeal dismissed; favorable prong determinations withdrawn without specific endeavor.
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 · Petitioner failed to articulate specific proposed endeavor; broad claims about AI integration insufficient without particular details
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to articulate specific proposed endeavor; broad claims about AI integration insufficient without particular details |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Cannot determine without specific proposed endeavor as required by Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Cannot determine without specific proposed endeavor as required by Dhanasar framework |
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