EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR022026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A statistician with an approved labor certification sought a national interest waiver to develop statistical methods for biomedical discovery and clinical trials. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding expert letters lacked persuasive corroborating evidence that his specific proposed endeavor would achieve national importance in biomedical science.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Record does not sufficiently demonstrate proposed endeavor has significant potential to broadly enhance societal welfare or advance field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Record does not sufficiently demonstrate proposed endeavor has significant potential to broadly enhance societal welfare or advance field. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third Dhanasar prongs reserved as unnecessary to outcome. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third Dhanasar prongs reserved as unnecessary to outcome. |
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