EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG282024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
CEO and cofounder of AI-based minerals exploration company sought national interest waiver under Dhanasar. Met exceptional ability standard but failed first prong of NIW framework. Petitioner did not establish that specific proposed endeavor has national importance despite government reports on critical minerals.
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 endeavor using AI search and find methodologies lacks demonstrated national importance; broad assertions without supporting evidence
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor using AI search and find methodologies lacks demonstrated national importance; broad assertions without supporting evidence |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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