EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided September 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP252025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
IT professional with advanced degree seeks NIW to work in project management and AI adoption. AAO agreed endeavor has substantial merit but lacked national importance because benefits did not extend beyond individual employers or substantially impact the field.
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 · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; benefits confined to individual clients and employers, not field-wide impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; benefits confined to individual clients and employers, not field-wide impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision dispositive on first prong; second and third prongs reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision dispositive on first prong; second and third prongs reserved |
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