EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR242025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Industrial engineer seeking NIW for EB-2 classification claims proposed endeavor in supply chain optimization, warehouse operations using AI, and autonomous air taxis addresses national interests. AAO held the endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; working in STEM and emerging technologies alone insufficient without evidence of prospective impact or 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 · Proposed endeavor in warehouse optimization and air taxis lacks substantial positive economic effects or national implications within the field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor in warehouse optimization and air taxis lacks substantial positive economic effects or national implications within the field. |
 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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