EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB062024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
IT entrepreneur proposed managed IT services and cybersecurity implementation company for small and medium enterprises. AAO dismissed because petitioner established only that IT industry is important, not that the specific company endeavor has national or global implications or substantial economic effects.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · IT entrepreneur failed to demonstrate national importance; importance of IT industry does not establish national importance of specific IT managed services company
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | IT entrepreneur failed to demonstrate national importance; importance of IT industry does not establish national importance of specific IT managed services company |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed |
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