EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided July 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL082026_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A specialist in digital transformation and cybersecurity seeks EB-2 advanced degree classification and NIW. Service center found substantial merit and that petitioner was well-positioned to advance the endeavor but rejected it for lack of national importance. AAO affirmed dismissal, finding the specific proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance despite field 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 · Proposed endeavor directly tied to current employer; lacked evidence of broader national impact beyond employer's operations
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor directly tied to current employer; lacked evidence of broader national impact beyond employer's operations |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining Dhanasar prongs reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining Dhanasar prongs reserved |
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