EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided August 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG302021_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A petitioner proposed unspecified scientific activity and vendor machine development. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor lacked sufficient specificity and clarity regarding substantial merit and national importance under Dhanasar's first prong.
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 endeavor too vague; no specific articulation of research focus or economic impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor too vague; no specific articulation of research focus or economic 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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