EB-2 NIWBiotech and pharmaIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG222024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A bioengineer and prosthetics researcher sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding she failed to establish a U.S. bachelor's or advanced degree equivalent and, even under exceptional ability, did not meet three evidentiary criteria. The proposed endeavor lacked specific evidence of national importance.
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 establish national importance through specific probative evidence of broader implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish national importance through specific probative evidence of broader implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; AAO declined to analyze remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; AAO declined to analyze remaining prongs |
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