EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY302025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software engineer with master's degree seeking NIW for cybersecurity work. AAO affirmed SCOPS finding that proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar first prong because work limited to employer, not advancing broader industry. Appeal dismissed without reaching second and third prongs.
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 · Endeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to employer, not broader field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to employer, not broader field |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong dispositive |
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