Outcome: Dismissed
OCT302025_01B5203
Our summary
A management scientist sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver for research-based endeavors in inclusive leadership and workforce adaptability. The AAO dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial merit and national importance of the specific proposed endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong.
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 on inclusive leadership and workforce management lacked specific details and prospective national impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Proposed research on inclusive leadership and workforce management lacked specific details and prospective national impact. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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