EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC082017_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A supply chain analyst with advanced degrees sought EB-2 national interest waiver for statistical analysis and traffic route optimization work. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacked sufficient national importance as impact was limited to the petitioner's company, not the field broadly, failing the first Dhanasar prong.
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
- Well positioned · Petitioner demonstrated relevant statistical analysis experience and qualifications through academic references.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed work in supply chain optimization lacks prospective impact beyond petitioner's company and customers at national level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work in supply chain optimization lacks prospective impact beyond petitioner's company and customers at national level. |
 Well positioned | Met | Petitioner demonstrated relevant statistical analysis experience and qualifications through academic references. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; no meaningful purpose to discuss balancing factors. |
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