EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP302024_13B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An enterprise architecture and data warehousing expert seeking EB-2 advanced degree classification with NIW proposed operating a consultancy in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity. AAO held the specific proposed endeavor lacks national importance because evidence does not show how individual company would achieve national-level impact; appeal dismissed.
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 consultancy lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of scale or plan showing national-level economic impact on institutions or businesses.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed consultancy lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of scale or plan showing national-level economic impact on institutions or businesses. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserves analysis of second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserves analysis of third prong. |
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