EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceEmployerDecided November 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV072022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Political scientist sought EB-2 national interest waiver after qualifying for advanced degree classification. Director found substantial merit but not national importance. AAO affirmed, holding petitioner failed to demonstrate specific prospective impact of Central Asian affairs research on field or U.S. economy at requisite level.
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 did not demonstrate national importance of specific proposed endeavor beyond research in field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate national importance of specific proposed endeavor beyond research in field |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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