EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL092024_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Data-integration consultant seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance through broad industry impact. AAO found proposed endeavor lacks national importance because evidence does not demonstrate broader implications beyond employer and existing customers.
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 data integration consultancy lacks national importance; limited to company and customers without broader field impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed data integration consultancy lacks national importance; limited to company and customers without broader field impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this issue. |
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