EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR252025_11B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
IT sales manager with advanced degree seeks EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO upheld denial, finding petitioner established substantial merit but failed to show national importance; stated intention to work in important field does not establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor.
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 IT sales management endeavor lacks national importance; benefits limited to employer and specific clientele
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed IT sales management endeavor lacks national importance; benefits limited to employer and specific clientele |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision reserved determination of remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision reserved determination of remaining prongs |
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