EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV132025_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Computer science research scientist sought NIW under EB-2 classification. AAO dismissed appeal because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; vague research plans, no identified research field, and no documented permission to publish or present at conferences defeated first Dhanasar prong.
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 · Proposed research lacks national importance; no specific research field identified; no permission to publish or present documented
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed research lacks national importance; no specific research field identified; no permission to publish or present documented |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not addressed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not addressed |
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