EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY112017_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
Computational mathematics researcher petitioner sought NIW for EB-2 based on infrastructure and transportation research. AAO dismissed appeal because although proposed work met first Dhanasar prong, petitioner failed to demonstrate sufficient record of success or unique contributions to satisfy well-positioned and balancing prongs.
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 using statistics and mathematics for transportation and infrastructure systems has merit and national importance
What was missing
- Well positioned · Graduate research insufficient to demonstrate record of success or progress; no evidence of significant industry interest
- Balance favors a waiver · Petitioner not demonstrated urgent national interest in own efforts or contributions of exceptional value
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Research using statistics and mathematics for transportation and infrastructure systems has merit and national importance |
 Well positioned | Not met | Graduate research insufficient to demonstrate record of success or progress; no evidence of significant industry interest |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | Petitioner not demonstrated urgent national interest in own efforts or contributions of exceptional value |
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