EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL012026_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
Senior security researcher seeks NIW for cybersecurity innovations. AAO dismissed finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance; work benefits only specific employers and clients without broader field or national security implications.
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 · Substantial merit found but national importance not demonstrated; impact limited to employer and clients
- Balance favors a waiver · No significant potential to employ US workers or substantial positive economic effects demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit found but national importance not demonstrated; impact limited to employer and clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | No significant potential to employ US workers or substantial positive economic effects demonstrated |
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