EB-2 NIWBiotech and pharmaIndividualDecided August 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG132021_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A pharmaceutical chemist and assistant professor sought NIW classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to establish substantial merit and national importance of the proposed endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong because the endeavor remained vague and lacked evidence of broader field impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor insufficiently specific; vague statements about consulting federal agencies and teaching pharmacy lack national importance demonstration
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor insufficiently specific; vague statements about consulting federal agencies and teaching pharmacy lack national importance demonstration |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserved on second and third prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserved on second and third prongs |
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