EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC182024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Platform Engineer II position in cloud infrastructure. Employer-sponsored EB-2 NIW petition. Petitioner established substantial merit but failed to show national importance of the specific endeavor; work benefited only the employer with no demonstrated broader implications or economic effects for the nation.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; work benefits employer only, no broader field impact shown.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; work benefits employer only, no broader field impact shown. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per agency discretion. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per agency discretion. |
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