Published AAO appeal decisions

Applied and computational mathematician self-petitioned for EB-2 NIW to research guaranteed algorithms for large-scale systems, claiming prospective applications in cancer research, energy, and artificial intelligence. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding substantial merit but insufficient evidence of national importance because the connection between the proposed research and asserted national-level impacts was too attenuated.

Applied mathematician with doctorate proposed algorithm optimization for medical devices. Possessed substantial merit but failed to establish national importance of specific endeavor. Evidence about medical devices industry and general STEM field importance insufficient without showing direct national impact. Appeal dismissed.