EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN042024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner, data scientist and entrepreneur, claimed national interest waiver for EB-2 self-employment in data consultancy. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked sufficient evidence of national importance because it would not impact the field broadly or provide substantial economic effects beyond serving individual 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 data science consultancy lacked evidence of prospective impact extending beyond clients to broader field or national economy.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed data science consultancy lacked evidence of prospective impact extending beyond clients to broader field or national economy. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision dispositive on first prong; second and third prongs not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision dispositive on first prong; second and third prongs not reached or analyzed. |
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