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EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUL032023_01B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

A computer systems engineer and entrepreneur seeks NIW for EB-2 classification for IT consulting to small businesses. The AAO affirmed the director's finding that the proposed endeavor lacks national importance, as job creation and tax revenue benefits alone do not meet Dhanasar's requirement for prospective impact at the national level.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed IT consulting to small businesses lacks national importance; benefits too general without broader implications

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed IT consulting to small businesses lacks national importance; benefits too general without broader implications
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong dispositive; second and third Dhanasar prongs reserved and not analyzed
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong dispositive; second and third Dhanasar prongs reserved and not analyzed

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