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EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAR142025_07B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Software engineer and researcher seeking NIW for EB-2 classification proposes health and nutrition app claiming national importance through healthcare cost reduction and improved outcomes. AAO held endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact confined to particular clients without evidence of broader societal or economic implications at national scale.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · App for health and nutrition coaching lacks demonstrated national importance; ripple effects and claimed healthcare cost reduction insufficient without evidence of broader societal impact.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metApp for health and nutrition coaching lacks demonstrated national importance; ripple effects and claimed healthcare cost reduction insufficient without evidence of broader societal impact.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; second prong not reached.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; third prong not reached.

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