EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY302025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Data scientist with master's degree in computational science proposes NIW for research on ethical AI frameworks. SCOPS determined substantial merit existed but national importance not shown. AAO affirmed, finding insufficient evidence that proposed endeavor rises to national importance level; did not address remaining Dhanasar 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 · Substantial merit established; national importance not demonstrated. Supporting letters addressed general AI importance, not specific proposed endeavor impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit established; national importance not demonstrated. Supporting letters addressed general AI importance, not specific proposed endeavor impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure makes analysis of second and third prongs unnecessary and advisory. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; AAO reserved arguments on third prong as unnecessary due to failure of first prong. |
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