EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsEmployerDecided December 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC182025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A fraud data analyst with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for work developing machine learning fraud detection models. She claimed the work addresses important fraud prevention and financial risk. The AAO dismissed, holding her employer-specific role lacks evidence of broader national implications, novel technologies for field-wide adoption, or prospective impact beyond her current position.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Fraud data analyst work for single employer lacks demonstrated prospective national impact, broader field implications, or dissemination beyond employer.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Fraud data analyst work for single employer lacks demonstrated prospective national impact, broader field implications, or dissemination beyond employer. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached as dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached as dispositive. |
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