EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringEmployerDecided October 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT232025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software development manager seeks NIW for EB-2 classification. Petitioner claimed endeavor has national importance for digital key management solutions in storage and government sectors. AAO dismissed appeal, finding endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because impact is limited to employer and clients, not the broader storage industry or field.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to employer and clients, not field-wide.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to employer and clients, not field-wide. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not reached or analyzed. |
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