Outcome: Dismissed
OCT212024_03B5203
Our summary
A risk manager with advanced degree seeking EB-2 classification with NIW to develop AI-based fraud detection algorithms. The AAO found the first prong met but dismissed because petitioner lacks entrepreneurship and algorithm development experience, failing to demonstrate she is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Director found proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance
What was missing
- Well positioned · Petitioner lacks prior experience as entrepreneur, CEO, founder, or algorithm creator; letters not based on direct knowledge
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Director found proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance | |
| Not met | Petitioner lacks prior experience as entrepreneur, CEO, founder, or algorithm creator; letters not based on direct knowledge | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because second prong failed; decision reserves this issue |
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