EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB202026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A software developer with advanced degree claims NIW for low-code platform development work. AAO affirmed SCOPS' denial, finding the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance, as supporting letters conflate field importance with specific endeavor impact and job creation claims lack corroboration.
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 · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; low-code platform development lacks broader implications beyond industry field itself.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; low-code platform development lacks broader implications beyond industry field itself. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed. |
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