EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN032025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Sustainability and business intelligence consultant sought EB-2 NIW classification. AAO held proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance as required under Dhanasar because petitioner provided only general assertions without adequate evidence of broader field impact or specific prospective consequences.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; general assertions without corroborating evidence of broader field impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; general assertions without corroborating evidence of broader field impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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