EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided August 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG112021_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A counterterrorism security expert with a master's degree sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. While qualified as an advanced degree holder, he failed to demonstrate that his proposed security or emergency management work had national importance or sufficient prospective impact, lacking specific details about his endeavor.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to identify specific proposed endeavor with sufficient detail regarding national importance or prospective impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to identify specific proposed endeavor with sufficient detail regarding national importance or prospective impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed. |
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