EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB102026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An IT specialist and entrepreneur sought NIW for enterprise architecture and SAP transformation advisory services. AAO dismissed because the applicant failed to demonstrate national importance of the specific proposed endeavor; lack of evidence corroborating job creation projections and economic impact claims.
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 · Substantial merit established but national importance not demonstrated; no broader implications or significant prospective impact beyond specific employer context
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit established but national importance not demonstrated; no broader implications or significant prospective impact beyond specific employer context |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved as unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved as unnecessary |
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