EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN292024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Systems engineer seeking NIW for EB-2 claimed his work in IT sustainability has national importance. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks sufficient prospective impact on the economy and does not demonstrate national importance, despite articles about the industry's relevance.
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 · Petitioner's systems engineering work lacks prospective impact on regional or national economy at required scale.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner's systems engineering work lacks prospective impact on regional or national economy at required scale. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue. |
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