EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV072025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A designer and entrepreneur seeks EB-2 national interest waiver for AI-powered user experience and smart footwear technology. The AAO dismissed because although the endeavor has substantial merit in technology and business, the petitioner failed to establish its national importance, presenting vague claims across multiple industries without sufficient focused prospective impact.
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 has substantial merit in business and technology but lacks established national importance; petitioner presented confusing array of overlapping proposed endeavors without focused national impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit in business and technology but lacks established national importance; petitioner presented confusing array of overlapping proposed endeavors without focused national impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong not reached. |
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