EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR272026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Telecommunications engineer sought EB-2 NIW for startup company providing connectivity and cybersecurity solutions. SCOPS found substantial merit but denied lack of national importance. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor lacked specific details about services, job creation, and scale necessary to demonstrate national importance.
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 telecommunications and networking business lacked specificity regarding services, scale, and demonstrated broader impact at national level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed telecommunications and networking business lacked specificity regarding services, scale, and demonstrated broader impact at national level |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed |
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