EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292024_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software quality assurance expert seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver claimed endeavor in consultancy and workforce training had national importance. AAO dismissed appeal, finding his proposed services lacked sufficient prospective impact beyond his company and clientele to rise to national importance level required by Dhanasar first prong.
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 consultancy services lack demonstrated impact beyond company and clients to affect field or economy broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed consultancy services lack demonstrated impact beyond company and clients to affect field or economy broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved for potential remand |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved for potential remand |
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