EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN232025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software and systems architect in autonomous vehicle technology sought NIW. AAO dismissed because although the field has national importance, the petitioner failed to show his specific proposed work would impact the industry broadly; benefits to employer and business partners alone do not satisfy national importance.
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 · Although endeavor involves STEM and has substantial merit, lacks sufficiently broad implications to demonstrate national importance; benefits to employer alone insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Although endeavor involves STEM and has substantial merit, lacks sufficiently broad implications to demonstrate national importance; benefits to employer alone insufficient. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; agency reserved determination as unnecessary to appeal decision. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; agency reserved determination as unnecessary to appeal decision. |
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