Outcome: Dismissed
JUL182023_03B5203
Our summary
A software developer sought NIW for EB-2 classification. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the specific endeavor lacked national importance; merely working in STEM or on critical emerging technologies without demonstrating broader field impact or substantial economic effects does not suffice.
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 endeavor lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact or economic effects beyond specific clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Proposed software development endeavor lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact or economic effects beyond specific clients | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong; decision reserves opinion on second prong | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong; decision reserves opinion on third prong |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.
