EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsEmployerDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV122025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An employer petitioned for a data scientist beneficiary for EB-2 with national interest waiver under Dhanasar. The AAO confirmed the beneficiary qualified for EB-2 advanced degree status but dismissed because the proposed endeavor lacked sufficient national importance, being employer-specific rather than broadly impactful.
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 · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance beyond specific employer benefits
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance beyond specific employer benefits |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed, second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed, third prong not reached |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.