EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR212025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur seeking EB-2 with self-petitioner NIW for cybersecurity and IT consulting startup. Claimed endeavor has national importance through potential employment and economic ripple effects. AAO held endeavor lacks national importance; specific business plan too vague; benefits limited to company and clients; no evidence of broader implications.
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 · Startup cybersecurity and IT consulting lacks national importance; impact limited to company and direct clients; arbitrary financial projections; no broader field implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Startup cybersecurity and IT consulting lacks national importance; impact limited to company and direct clients; arbitrary financial projections; no broader field implications |
 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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