EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR302025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A software engineer seeks EB-2 with national interest waiver to develop a secure video conferencing platform with AI-assisted features. He claimed the endeavor would drive economic growth and innovation but provided no evidence of national importance or broader industry impact. The AAO affirmed dismissal of the appeal.
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 · Software engineering field importance does not establish national importance of specific proposed video conferencing platform; lacks evidence of significant challenges addressed, critical technology advancement, or broader implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Software engineering field importance does not establish national importance of specific proposed video conferencing platform; lacks evidence of significant challenges addressed, critical technology advancement, or broader implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Second prong not reached because national importance not established; decision declined to reach and reserved this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Third prong not reached because national importance not established; decision declined to reach and reserved this issue. |
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