EB-2 NIWData science and analyticsIndividualDecided October 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT242025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Data scientist self-petitioner sought EB-2 NIW based on advanced degree and proposed research in anomaly detection. AAO affirmed denial, holding petitioner did not establish national importance under first Dhanasar prong; research projects lacked specificity and documentation showing broader field or industry impact. Second and third prongs not addressed.
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 research lacked specific details and evidence of national importance; no evidence of novel technologies or broader field impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed research lacked specific details and evidence of national importance; no evidence of novel technologies or broader field impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this prong |
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