EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN202026_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Actuarial associate sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to provide AI and machine learning solutions improving pension program solvency for public servants. The AAO dismissed, holding the petitioner failed to demonstrate the proposed endeavor has national importance; letters of support and general field importance do not establish the specific endeavor's broader 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 AI-enhanced actuarial services for pension solvency lack demonstrated national importance; no evidence of field-wide impact or substantial economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed AI-enhanced actuarial services for pension solvency lack demonstrated national importance; no evidence of field-wide impact or substantial economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong reserved per Bagamasbad. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong reserved per Bagamasbad. |
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