EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided August 2021Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
AUG032021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
Civil engineer pursuing Ph.D. on risk-informed decision-making framework for energy generation claimed three Dhanasar prongs. AAO sustained appeal, finding the proposed research has substantial merit and national importance with broad applications, the petitioner is well positioned by education and track record, and the waiver benefits the United States.
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 · Ph.D. research on risk-informed decision-making framework for energy generation has potential prospective impact addressing documented field concerns.
- Well positioned · Advanced degree in civil engineering, specialized experience with RIDM framework development, and track record of successful research advancement.
- Balance favors a waiver · Research contributions of significant value to U.S. energy and climate interests outweigh availability of other qualified workers.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Ph.D. research on risk-informed decision-making framework for energy generation has potential prospective impact addressing documented field concerns. |
 Well positioned | Met | Advanced degree in civil engineering, specialized experience with RIDM framework development, and track record of successful research advancement. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Research contributions of significant value to U.S. energy and climate interests outweigh availability of other qualified workers. |
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