EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided November 2024Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
NOV042024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
Data scientist with doctorate in earth science sought EB-2 NIW for climate change research using dynamical theories and data analysis. Met all three Dhanasar prongs: endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, petitioner well positioned to advance it, and balance favors waiver given STEM expertise and contributions.
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 · Climate change research endeavor has substantial merit and national importance per Dhanasar framework
- Well positioned · PhD in earth science, data scientist experience, publications, citations, and expert recommendations demonstrate positioning
- Balance favors a waiver · STEM doctorate in critical technology; past successes and expertise justify waiver of job offer and labor certification
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Climate change research endeavor has substantial merit and national importance per Dhanasar framework |
 Well positioned | Met | PhD in earth science, data scientist experience, publications, citations, and expert recommendations demonstrate positioning |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | STEM doctorate in critical technology; past successes and expertise justify waiver of job offer and labor certification |
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