EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided September 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP062023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Information technology entrepreneur seeks NIW for EB-2. Petitioner proposed data analytics consulting helping small businesses use cutting-edge tools. AAO dismissed appeal, finding working in important field insufficient to establish national importance; no corroborating evidence of client scope, growth claims, or impact extending beyond himself and clients to broader field or economically depressed areas.
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 · Information technology entrepreneur proposing data analytics consulting for small businesses lacks evidence of national or global field implications or substantial economic impact beyond direct clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Information technology entrepreneur proposing data analytics consulting for small businesses lacks evidence of national or global field implications or substantial economic impact beyond direct clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserved second prong after finding first prong failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserved third prong after finding first prong failed. |
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