EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY072025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Employer sponsored beneficiary for EB-2 national interest waiver in product analytics using AI and machine learning. AAO found substantial merit but rejected national importance claim, holding that working in STEM or shortage occupations alone insufficient without broader prospective impacts to national economy.
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 work has substantial merit but lacks national importance; specific endeavor lacks broader implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work has substantial merit but lacks national importance; specific endeavor lacks broader 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 |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.