EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB132025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A software engineer seeking EB-2 national interest waiver for digital platform work claimed national economic and security implications. The AAO dismissed, finding petitioner worked in important field but failed to establish how specific endeavor would result in broader implications or direct attribution of national impact to petitioner's work.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner asserted work in important field but failed to show specific endeavor would have broader implications or direct national impact attributable to petitioner's work.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner asserted work in important field but failed to show specific endeavor would have broader implications or direct national impact attributable to petitioner's work. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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