EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided December 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC042023_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business intelligence analyst seeking national interest waiver claimed endeavor providing data analysis services to small and medium enterprises would benefit U.S. economy. AAO dismissed, finding proposed work lacked national importance because benefits were narrowly confined to individual client revenue improvement without broader field or economic implications.
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 lacks national importance; benefits narrowly confined to individual client entities, not broader field or economy.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; benefits narrowly confined to individual client entities, not broader field or economy. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not analyzed. |
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