EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided March 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR092022_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in IT seeking NIW for technology consulting for American companies. Claimed substantial merit and national importance given IT professional shortage. AAO dismissed because proposed consulting work lacked demonstrated national importance; benefits limited to applicant's company and individual clients without 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 consulting endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; benefits limited to specific company and clients without broader field or economy impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | IT consulting endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; benefits limited to specific company and clients without broader field or economy impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved analysis of second and third prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong not established. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.