EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided October 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT142025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Cybersecurity consultant with master's degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for self-employment in digital security. AAO affirmed denial on first prong: petitioner works in important field but did not demonstrate specific proposed endeavor has national importance or broader implications in cybersecurity. No new evidence provided on appeal.
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 cybersecurity self-employment endeavor lacks specific evidence of national or global implications; general importance of cybersecurity field insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed cybersecurity self-employment endeavor lacks specific evidence of national or global implications; general importance of cybersecurity field insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not analyzed as dispositive issue determined |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not analyzed as dispositive issue determined |
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