EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV012024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Petitioner with advanced degree proposes data analytics and AI solutions company for healthcare. Claimed national importance via government recognition of AI in healthcare and societal welfare impact. AAO affirmed dismissal; endeavor lacks demonstrable national importance; benefits confined to prospective clients without substantial positive economic effects.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance; benefits limited to prospective clients, lacking broader industry implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance; benefits limited to prospective clients, lacking broader industry implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine. |
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