EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT242023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Company petitioning for NIW to employ beneficiary as cybersecurity expert. Director and AAO found beneficiary met advanced degree requirement but endeavor lacked national importance. AAO affirmed, finding work lacks sufficient broad impact despite substantial merit, similar to STEM teaching precedent.
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 · Cybersecurity work has substantial merit but lacks broad impact on field or economy
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Cybersecurity work has substantial merit but lacks broad impact on field or economy |
 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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