EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided June 2021Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
JUN102021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
A data science researcher with a Ph.D. sought an EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs satisfied: the proposed research in data science algorithms and computing has national importance, the petitioner is well positioned through expertise and citations to advance it, and waiving labor certification benefits U.S. scientific interests.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Research in data science algorithms and computing environments serves national interest with broader field implications
- Well positioned · Curriculum vitae, publications, citations, and expert references demonstrate expertise and capacity to advance proposed research
- Balance favors a waiver · Track record of successful research and significance of work would benefit U.S. scientific interests despite available qualified workers
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Research in data science algorithms and computing environments serves national interest with broader field implications |
 Well positioned | Met | Curriculum vitae, publications, citations, and expert references demonstrate expertise and capacity to advance proposed research |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Track record of successful research and significance of work would benefit U.S. scientific interests despite available qualified workers |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.