EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided January 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN242022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Information technology specialist sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed endeavor lacked national importance under first Dhanasar prong; petitioner focused on past achievements and field importance rather than specific prospective endeavor 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 · Proposed endeavor as in-house IT specialist lacks national importance; limited to specific employer and clients, not broader implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor as in-house IT specialist lacks national importance; limited to specific employer and clients, not broader implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; past achievements do not establish prospective national importance. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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