EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided October 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT012025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An IT program manager seeking EB-2 classification and NIW claimed exceptional ability and national importance for proposed IT project management business. AAO found he failed to meet three evidentiary criteria for exceptional ability and that his proposed endeavor lacked national importance beyond his company and clients, thus denying the NIW.
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 endeavor lacks national importance; limited to petitioner, company, and clients without broader field impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; limited to petitioner, company, and clients without broader field impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
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