EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided October 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT272025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Computer software engineer proposing manufacturing software company claiming STEM field status and broader implications for intelligent manufacturing. AAO held proposed endeavor fails national importance: business plan lacks credible location and employment data, financial projections unsubstantiated, no demonstrated broader implications beyond general industry importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed software company for intelligent manufacturing lacks credible establishment of national or global implications and employment projections.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed software company for intelligent manufacturing lacks credible establishment of national or global implications and employment projections. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Dispositive failure on first prong means second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Dispositive failure on first prong means third prong not analyzed. |
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