EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY152017_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Public administration professor and development institute director in Korea sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to identify specific proposed endeavor with sufficient clarity and did not establish substantial merit, national importance, or that waiver would 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 · Record lacks sufficient detail on proposed endeavor's nature, scope, and national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Record lacks sufficient detail on proposed endeavor's nature, scope, and national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Cannot assess positioning without clear identification of specific proposed endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Cannot determine benefit balancing without clear proposed endeavor description |
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