EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIIndividualDecided September 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP252025_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An IT professional sought EB-2 national interest waiver to establish an LLC providing custom IT services to small and medium businesses. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite cybersecurity's overall importance, as benefits would not extend beyond the LLC's immediate clients.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · IT services business lacks national or global implications within cybersecurity field; impact limited to clients and employees
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | IT services business lacks national or global implications within cybersecurity field; impact limited to clients and employees |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong of national importance analysis |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong of national importance analysis |
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