EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided December 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC082025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Computer scientist with master's degree seeking EB-2 national interest waiver for research on optimization algorithms in machine learning. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor lacked national importance; evidence showed importance of field, not specific petitioner's work beyond employer.
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 national importance of proposed optimization algorithm research endeavor.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed optimization algorithm research endeavor. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not reached. |
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