EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided April 2024Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
APR292024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
Data scientist with master's degree in data science and entrepreneurial background petitioned for NIW. Claimed all three Dhanasar prongs. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance for business analytics, petitioner well-positioned through education and experience, and waiver balanced beneficial to U.S. interests in STEM field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Data science endeavor has substantial merit and national importance for predicting outcomes and supporting business decisions.
- Well positioned · Master's degree in data science, work experience, accomplishments in STEM field, and interest from competitive companies demonstrate positioning.
- Balance favors a waiver · Advanced STEM degree, engagement in STEM work important to U.S. competitiveness, published research, and entrepreneurial background support waiver.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Data science endeavor has substantial merit and national importance for predicting outcomes and supporting business decisions. |
 Well positioned | Met | Master's degree in data science, work experience, accomplishments in STEM field, and interest from competitive companies demonstrate positioning. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Advanced STEM degree, engagement in STEM work important to U.S. competitiveness, published research, and entrepreneurial background support waiver. |
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