EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP202024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A general and operations manager seeking EB-2 with NIW to advance STEM technology projects. Claimed her endeavor aligned with Biden Administration priorities and involved important fields. AAO dismissed, finding insufficient evidence of the specific endeavor's national importance despite its work in important fields.
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 · Petitioner failed to provide sufficient detail on intended projects, operational plan, timeline, or business metrics demonstrating national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to provide sufficient detail on intended projects, operational plan, timeline, or business metrics demonstrating national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed and EB-2 eligibility was reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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