EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsEmployerDecided May 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY102021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Materials chemistry researcher pursuing Ph.D. seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Met first Dhanasar prong: proposed research in smart polymers has broader field implications. Failed second prong: insufficient evidence of being well positioned to advance the research despite publications, citations, and support letters. 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 · Research in materials chemistry with energy and water remediation applications has broader field implications.
What was missing
- Well positioned · Published work, citations, and letters insufficient to demonstrate petitioner can advance proposed research.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Research in materials chemistry with energy and water remediation applications has broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not met | Published work, citations, and letters insufficient to demonstrate petitioner can advance proposed research. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Second prong failed; analysis of balancing factors served no meaningful purpose. |
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