EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsEmployerDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV182024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Pharmaceutical company petitioned for EB-2 NIW for data engineer managing digital platforms, AI, machine learning, and clinical trial data. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance; it benefits only employer and collaborators, not broader industry or economy nationally.
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 work as lead MDM engineer lacks national importance; benefits only employer and partners, not broader data, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work as lead MDM engineer lacks national importance; benefits only employer and partners, not broader data, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong dispositive; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong dispositive; third prong not reached |
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