EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringEmployerDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262025_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Employer petitioned for senior software engineer beneficiary with advanced degree. Beneficiary proposed work on advanced computing architecture and user interface enhancements. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance; working in important field insufficient, and no evidence of prospective impact beyond company benefiting broader economy.
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 · Beneficiary's work as senior software engineer lacks national importance; benefits limited to company itself, not broader field or economy.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Beneficiary's work as senior software engineer lacks national importance; benefits limited to company itself, not broader field or economy. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision explicitly reserves determination. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision explicitly reserves determination. |
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