EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN182024_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software developer engineer in test seeks EB-2 with NIW. AAO held the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because it benefits only the employer and does not ameliorate software engineer shortage broadly.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits only prospective employers, not field broadly.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits only prospective employers, not field broadly. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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