EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided October 2022Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
OCT042022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
A professor and researcher with PhD sought EB-2 NIW for proposed research endeavor. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: endeavor had national importance, petitioner was well positioned to advance it, and waiver would benefit the United States.
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 · Research has national or global implications; detailed statement and corroborating evidence of impact on body of knowledge.
- Well positioned · PhD education, record of success, detailed future research plans, and independent corroboration from colleagues demonstrate capacity.
- Balance favors a waiver · Importance and potential of proposed endeavor combined with qualifications and past success demonstrate prospective benefit to United States.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Research has national or global implications; detailed statement and corroborating evidence of impact on body of knowledge. |
 Well positioned | Met | PhD education, record of success, detailed future research plans, and independent corroboration from colleagues demonstrate capacity. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Importance and potential of proposed endeavor combined with qualifications and past success demonstrate prospective benefit to United States. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.