EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided May 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY262026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A software engineer with master's degree in computer science seeks EB-2 national interest waiver for designing novel algorithms in private cloud storage. The AAO dismissed, finding the proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance beyond the employer's specific needs.
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 · Petitioner did not establish national importance; endeavor lacks meaningful differentiation and impact beyond employer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner did not establish national importance; endeavor lacks meaningful differentiation and impact beyond employer |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong dispositive; second and third prongs reserved and not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong dispositive; second and third prongs reserved and not reached |
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