EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR202025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software developer/consultant in cloud computing and DevOps sought EB-2 exceptional ability and NIW. AAO found proposed consultancy lacks national importance despite merit of field and petitioner's skills; no evidence of broader impact beyond employer clients.
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 · Working in important field insufficient; specific endeavor lacks demonstrated national impact beyond prospective employers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Working in important field insufficient; specific endeavor lacks demonstrated national impact beyond prospective employers |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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