EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG062026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Beneficiary is a software engineer at a technology company proposing to work on enterprise connectivity and digital platforms. The AAO found substantial merit but rejected the petition because the beneficiary failed to demonstrate that her specific proposed endeavor has national importance; work benefiting a single employer, even with national footprint, is insufficient.
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 work in enterprise connectivity lacks demonstrated national importance; benefits specific employer only, not broader field or economy.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work in enterprise connectivity lacks demonstrated national importance; benefits specific employer only, not broader field or economy. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached or analyzed. |
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