EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN132026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Machine learning engineer sought EB-2 with NIW for AI-driven smart vehicle manufacturing research. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of the specific proposed endeavor, conflating field importance with endeavor-specific impact under Dhanasar's first prong.
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 · Petitioner did not establish that AI-driven manufacturing initiative has national importance or broader industry impact beyond specific project.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner did not establish that AI-driven manufacturing initiative has national importance or broader industry impact beyond specific project. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong dispositive. |
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