EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY092025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software engineer proposed AI and machine learning voice biometrics authentication system as self-petitioner for national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal because the specific endeavor lacked sufficient national importance, finding alignment with government initiatives and field importance alone insufficient without concrete economic impact projections.
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 · Merely working in important field insufficient; no projected economic impact or job creation shown
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Merely working in important field insufficient; no projected economic impact or job creation shown |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached on appeal |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached on appeal |
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