EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN202026_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
AI manufacturer petitioned for beneficiary's EB-2 national interest waiver. Beneficiary qualified for underlying EB-2 but failed NIW Dhanasar first prong; proposed work lacked demonstrated national importance and broader implications beyond company and clients.
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 has substantial merit but lacks national importance; lacks broader implications beyond specific employer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; lacks broader implications beyond specific employer |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive |
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