EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT292024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Information technology entrepreneur proposing work safety software company sought EB-2 NIW classification. AAO held endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar because petitioner failed to demonstrate how one company operation would impact field broadly or produce substantial economic effects at regional or national level.
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 work safety software company has substantial merit but lacks national importance; field documentation insufficient; no showing of industry-broad impact or substantial economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work safety software company has substantial merit but lacks national importance; field documentation insufficient; no showing of industry-broad impact or substantial economic effects |
 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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