EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB132026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
A forecasting and data analysis researcher sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO dismissed, finding the first Dhanasar prong met but the second and third prongs unmet: insufficient evidence of being well-positioned to advance the endeavor and that a waiver would benefit the United States.
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 · SCOPS determined and AAO agreed the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance
What was missing
- Well positioned · Insufficient evidence of record of success, government agency interest, patents, publications, or awards
- Balance favors a waiver · Evidence insufficient to demonstrate contributions of such value that waiver would benefit the United States
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | SCOPS determined and AAO agreed the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance |
 Well positioned | Not met | Insufficient evidence of record of success, government agency interest, patents, publications, or awards |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | Evidence insufficient to demonstrate contributions of such value that waiver would benefit the United States |
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