EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT292024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Information technology professional proposed to establish an IT services company and sought EB-2 national interest waiver under Dhanasar. AAO dismissed, finding the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or prospective economic impact at required level.
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 · IT services company lacks evidence of impact to industry or field broadly; one company in growing market does not demonstrate substantial national economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | IT services company lacks evidence of impact to industry or field broadly; one company in growing market does not demonstrate substantial national economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed. |
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