EB-2 NIWComputer science and AIEmployerDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN142017_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
An automation and optimization supervisor sought EB-2 classification with NIW under Dhanasar. The AAO found he qualified as advanced degree professional but rejected the NIW, determining his proposed SAP project work lacks national importance beyond his employer and that waiving the job offer requirement would not benefit the United States.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Work on SAP projects for single company lacks demonstrated impact beyond employer operations
- Balance favors a waiver · No showing that waiving job offer requirement would benefit nation despite available U.S. workers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Work on SAP projects for single company lacks demonstrated impact beyond employer operations |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | No showing that waiving job offer requirement would benefit nation despite available U.S. workers |
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