EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR112025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Employer petitions for beneficiary as senior site reliability engineer under EB-2 with NIW, claiming role advances cloud infrastructure and U.S. technological competitiveness. AAO held endeavor has substantial merit but not national importance; beneficiary's specific contributions lack demonstrated broader impact on U.S. economy or field beyond employer.
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 · Beneficiary's work as senior site reliability engineer using cloud computing lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of substantial economic effects or STEM competitiveness impact at national level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Beneficiary's work as senior site reliability engineer using cloud computing lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of substantial economic effects or STEM competitiveness impact at national level. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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