EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN262025_10B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Senior cloud security architect petitioned for EB-2 NIW by technology company. Petitioner claimed research on AI-driven cybersecurity architectures. AAO found substantial merit but insufficient specificity and no demonstrated national importance beyond employer and clients. Appeal dismissed.
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 · Substantial merit established but no specific proposed endeavor detailed; impact limited to employer and clients, not field-wide
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit established but no specific proposed endeavor detailed; impact limited to employer and clients, not field-wide |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; SCOPS determination not disturbed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved |
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