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EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

FEB092026_01B5203

Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

A computer scientist with Ph.D. in STEM sought EB-2 national interest waiver for research endeavor. The AAO dismissed, finding he failed the second Dhanasar prong. Though his Ph.D. and publications were favorable factors, he lacked consistent independent research funding or demonstrated government interest to advance his proposed endeavor.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Well positioned · Lacks consistent independent research funding or government agency interest; limited citation impact

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedDecision does not reach first prong; focus shifted to second prong analysis
Well positionedNot metLacks consistent independent research funding or government agency interest; limited citation impact
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedSecond prong failed; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine

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