EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN172025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Security engineer with advanced degree claimed national interest waiver for proposed cloud security research. AAO upheld denial, finding the specific endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance and presented material changes to initial proposal without clear prospective impact beyond the employer.
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 lacked sufficient specificity and documentation of prospective national impact; benefits limited to employer's cloud security work.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacked sufficient specificity and documentation of prospective national impact; benefits limited to employer's cloud security work. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this analysis. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this analysis. |
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