EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG162024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Geoscientist and data scientist holding advanced degree seeking NIW. Petitioner proposed climate and groundwater modeling research with potential government decision-making and sustainability benefits. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite field relevance; supporting letters addressed petitioner's qualifications, not endeavor's broader impact or employment potential.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed climate and groundwater modeling endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; evidence addresses petitioner's qualifications, not specific endeavor's field-wide impact or economic benefits.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed climate and groundwater modeling endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; evidence addresses petitioner's qualifications, not specific endeavor's field-wide impact or economic benefits. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserves opinion on remaining prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserves opinion on remaining prongs. |
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