EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided June 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN292026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
Petitioner is a cybersecurity professional proposing to advance Internet of Things security in critical infrastructure. The AAO dismissed the appeal finding substantial merit but lacking national importance; petitioner's skills and client-focused work do not demonstrate broader implications rising to national importance level required.
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 cybersecurity work lacks demonstrated national importance; general field importance and client-focused projects insufficient; no adequate prospective impact evidence.
- Balance favors a waiver · First and third prongs failed; decision states both are dispositive independent bases for dismissal.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed cybersecurity work lacks demonstrated national importance; general field importance and client-focused projects insufficient; no adequate prospective impact evidence. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | First and third prongs failed; decision states both are dispositive independent bases for dismissal. |
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