EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG062026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Ph.D. computer scientist in machine learning and healthcare sought EB-2 NIW. Claimed research has national importance based on industry relevance and policy alignment. AAO dismissed finding petitioner conflated field importance with specific endeavor impact and failed to show particular proposed research would result in national-level consequences.
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 demonstrate proposed machine learning research has specific national importance independent of field importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate proposed machine learning research has specific national importance independent of field importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not met; second and third prongs reserved as unnecessary to decision |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not met; second and third prongs reserved as unnecessary to decision |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.