EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided July 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL232020_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Organic chemistry researcher sought national interest waiver for EB-2. AAO dismissed because although the proposed endeavor met the first prong for substantial merit and national importance, petitioner failed to establish being well positioned to advance it under the second prong.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Organic chemistry research on synthetic methodology and chemical reactions met first prong
What was missing
- Well positioned · Education and citations insufficient; no demonstrated impact on pharmaceutical industry or field progress
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Organic chemistry research on synthetic methodology and chemical reactions met first prong |
 Well positioned | Not met | Education and citations insufficient; no demonstrated impact on pharmaceutical industry or field progress |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because petitioner failed second prong requirement |
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