EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL022024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Data scientist sought EB-2 classification with NIW, proposing to provide data science services through his own company in Massachusetts. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it would not sufficiently impact the field or U.S. economy beyond serving prospective clients.
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 lacks national importance; impact limited to clients and employees, not field or economy
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to clients and employees, not field or economy |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong |
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