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EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringEmployerDecided June 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUN262025_05B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

A senior software engineer in automotive manufacturing sought NIW. Employer claimed the beneficiary's work on connected, efficient vehicles serves national interests. AAO found industry and STEM importance insufficient; specific prospective impact of individual's role was not demonstrated.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed work as senior software engineer in automotive industry lacks demonstrated national importance or prospective impact.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed work as senior software engineer in automotive industry lacks demonstrated national importance or prospective impact.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; decision did not reach second prong analysis.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; decision did not reach third prong analysis.

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