EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN132026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Employer-sponsored semiconductor engineer with master's degree seeks EB-2 national interest waiver for system-level test development work. Claimed endeavor has national importance due to semiconductor industry value and testing standard implications. AAO found importance of field insufficient; specific proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated broader prospective impact.
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 · Semiconductor system-level test development work lacks demonstrated national importance; field importance alone insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Semiconductor system-level test development work lacks demonstrated national importance; field importance alone insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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