EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN102021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Computer science graduate seeking EB-2 national interest waiver claimed intent to teach business courses or work as financial analyst to combat cyberattacks. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to clearly identify a specific proposed endeavor and any such endeavor lacked national importance or prospective economic impact.
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 teaching activities do not impact field more broadly or provide evidence of job creation or substantial economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed teaching activities do not impact field more broadly or provide evidence of job creation or substantial economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision declined to reach second prong after finding first prong failed; also petitioner provided inconsistent information about proposed endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision declined to reach third prong after finding first prong failed |
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