EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR232025_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A network security architect employed by an IT services company sought EB-2 NIW classification. The petitioner proposed developing network architecture solutions addressing cyber threats but failed to establish national importance. The AAO held that personal expertise and industry significance do not substitute for demonstrating the specific endeavor's prospective national impact.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner's specific endeavor lacks national importance; work for IT services company as network security architect insufficient despite cybersecurity field significance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner's specific endeavor lacks national importance; work for IT services company as network security architect insufficient despite cybersecurity field significance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure makes analysis of remaining prongs unnecessary and reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure makes analysis of remaining prongs unnecessary and reserved |
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