EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN132026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software developer seeks NIW for EB-2 to develop universal AI architecture addressing bias in algorithms. AAO dismissed appeal, holding the specific proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite alignment with important AI field; merely working in an important industry insufficient.
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 · Endeavor lacks national importance; works in important field but specific project has insufficient prospective impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor lacks national importance; works in important field but specific project has insufficient prospective impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per precedent |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per precedent |
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