EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL092025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Machine learning engineer with advanced degree seeks NIW. Claimed AI research would advance field and generate healthcare savings with national importance. AAO found vague descriptions of intended research without specific details or documentation of prospective impact; working in important AI field alone insufficient without demonstrating specific endeavor's national 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 AI and NLP research lacks demonstrated prospective impact with national or global implications; field importance does not establish specific endeavor importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed AI and NLP research lacks demonstrated prospective impact with national or global implications; field importance does not establish specific endeavor importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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