EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT012024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Technology company petitioned for EB-2 with NIW for program manager in software regulatory compliance. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor lacked national importance. Evidence focused on field importance rather than beneficiary's specific work. Single employee role would not affect field broadly, significantly employ U.S. workers, or provide substantial economic effects.
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 · Beneficiary's role as program manager lacks broader impact beyond employer's clients; no significant employment potential or economic effects shown
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Beneficiary's role as program manager lacks broader impact beyond employer's clients; no significant employment potential or economic effects shown |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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