EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided November 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV082022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A robotics engineer proposed establishing a U.S.-based company providing remote-control services and consulting. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor has national importance; generic field information and personal intentions do not demonstrate projected impact rising to substantial positive economic effects.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed robotics and cloud computing work lacks sufficient evidence of broader national impact; endeavor limited to petitioner's future company and customers without industry-wide implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed robotics and cloud computing work lacks sufficient evidence of broader national impact; endeavor limited to petitioner's future company and customers without industry-wide implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose |
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