EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided December 2019Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
DEC032019_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
A geosteering researcher with advanced degree sought national interest waiver of job offer requirement under Dhanasar framework. All three prongs were satisfied: substantial merit and national importance of research improving drilling operations, petitioner well positioned to advance work, and balance favors waiver. Appeal sustained.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Geosteering research demonstrates substantial merit and national importance to oil and gas drilling
- Well positioned · Petitioner's past experience and expertise position him well to advance proposed endeavor
- Balance favors a waiver · Track record of successful research and development work benefits US oil and gas interests
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Geosteering research demonstrates substantial merit and national importance to oil and gas drilling |
 Well positioned | Met | Petitioner's past experience and expertise position him well to advance proposed endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Track record of successful research and development work benefits US oil and gas interests |
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