EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR112024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Computer systems engineer self-petitioner proposed IT consulting and professional training services. AAO dismissed: proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar; industry-wide cybersecurity importance does not establish national importance of petitioner's specific consulting services.
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 IT consulting and training lacks national importance; general STEM importance insufficient for specific endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed IT consulting and training lacks national importance; general STEM importance insufficient for specific endeavor |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure made further analysis unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure made further analysis unnecessary |
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