EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN232024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Senior hardware engineer seeking NIW for EB-2 classification. Proposed research in integrated circuit design. AAO affirmed denial because petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed endeavor, showing only past research accomplishments without demonstrating broader prospective impact required by Dhanasar 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 · Proposed endeavor in integrated circuit design lacked evidence of broader national or global implications beyond employer and immediate clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor in integrated circuit design lacked evidence of broader national or global implications beyond employer and immediate clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first and second prongs failed; dispositive issue. |
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