EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL142021_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software engineer sought NIW for EB-2 classification. Petitioner claimed software development for U.S. companies would benefit national economy. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance because it would benefit only immediate employers and clients without broader industry or economic 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 · Proposed software development lacks broader implications beyond immediate employers and clients; does not meet national importance threshold.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed software development lacks broader implications beyond immediate employers and clients; does not meet national importance threshold. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision did not analyze petitioner's qualifications to advance the endeavor. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision did not reach third prong after finding first prong unmet. |
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