EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN262025_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A cybersecurity specialist seeks NIW as an EB-2 advanced degree professional. The AAO dismissed because the petitioner did not possess an advanced degree at filing and the proposed endeavor—personal career advancement—lacks the national importance required under the first Dhanasar prong.
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 is personal career advancement in cybersecurity; lacks showing of national importance or broader implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor is personal career advancement in cybersecurity; lacks showing of national importance or broader implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; also, petitioner lacked required advanced degree at time of filing. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first and second prongs not established. |
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