EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided June 2025Remanded
Outcome: Remanded
JUN102025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Senior engineer in AI research seeking NIW under Dhanasar framework for continued research on safe, autonomous AI systems. Service center's denial lacked complete analysis of evidence, made contradictory statements, and failed to address all arguments. Remanded for proper application of all three Dhanasar prongs with complete evidentiary analysis.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor in AI safety and autonomous systems has substantial merit; national importance analysis incomplete and contradictory
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Endeavor in AI safety and autonomous systems has substantial merit; national importance analysis incomplete and contradictory |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Service center did not adequately analyze petitioner's qualifications to advance proposed endeavor on remand |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Insufficient analysis of balancing factors; remanded for complete evaluation of all three Dhanasar prongs |
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