EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringEmployerDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP132024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An employer sponsored a senior software engineer for EB-2 with national interest waiver, proposing software engineering work on internal projects. The AAO affirmed dismissal, finding recommendation letters focused on beneficiary's individual performance and company benefits rather than demonstrating the endeavor's prospective national importance.
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 · Senior software engineer's work confined to company's internal projects; no evidence of broader industry impact or significant economic effects beyond employer.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Senior software engineer's work confined to company's internal projects; no evidence of broader industry impact or significant economic effects beyond employer. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; endeavor lacks national importance. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; endeavor lacks national importance. |
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