EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceEmployerDecided May 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY122021_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A social work coordinator sought a national interest waiver for an EB-2 position. The AAO found the petitioner qualified for advanced degree classification but failed the first Dhanasar prong: the proposed endeavor lacked national importance, had only state-level scope, and showed no potential for national economic effects or process improvements.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed social work coordination limited to state level without broader national or global implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed social work coordination limited to state level without broader national or global implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not addressed as dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not addressed as dispositive |
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