EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineEmployerDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN132017_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
Industrial hygiene researcher sought EB-2 national interest waiver. Met first prong: proposed occupational safety research has substantial merit and national importance. Failed second prong: insufficient evidence of record of success or field interest. Failed third prong: not shown contributions benefit nation more than available U.S. workers. Appeal dismissed.
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 · Proposed occupational hygiene research to prevent silicosis has substantial merit and national importance
What was missing
- Well positioned · No record of success, progress, or degree of interest from relevant parties in field
- Balance favors a waiver · Contributions not shown to benefit nation over qualified U.S. workers available
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Proposed occupational hygiene research to prevent silicosis has substantial merit and national importance |
 Well positioned | Not met | No record of success, progress, or degree of interest from relevant parties in field |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | Contributions not shown to benefit nation over qualified U.S. workers available |
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