EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC132024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Cybersecurity and IT teacher seeks NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification as IT professional. Claimed endeavor would reduce fraud and identity theft nationwide. AAO dismissed appeal, finding no demonstrated national importance or broad prospective impact beyond specific employers required under Dhanasar framework.
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 IT professional work lacks demonstrated national importance or broad field implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed IT professional work lacks demonstrated national importance or broad field implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.