EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR072025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
IT specialist self-petitioner seeking NIW to establish IT consultancy providing e-commerce security and development services. Claimed national importance through worker shortage and innovative solutions. AAO held technologies not demonstrated as unique or innovative; profits and employment levels not substantial for IT industry; endeavor lacks broader field impact.
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 · IT consultancy lacks national importance; e-commerce and development work not demonstrated as unique, innovative, or having field-wide implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | IT consultancy lacks national importance; e-commerce and development work not demonstrated as unique, innovative, or having field-wide implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved per Dhanasar framework. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved per Dhanasar framework. |
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