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Research Economist And Professor

Economics · 2024-10-31

Decision Date
2024-10-31
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to be a research economist and professor, working for government agencies, and using her field training and experience to educate future students. Her research focuses on promoting social equity by ensuring low-income individuals have access to opportunities and reducing disparities in economic outcomes across the United States.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The proposed endeavor was found to have substantial merit, but the petitioner failed to establish its national importance, as the evidence did not demonstrate national or global impact beyond her employer.

2 The individual is well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor Not Met

USCIS did not address this prong, reserving it due to the petitioner's failure to establish eligibility under the first prong.

3 On balance, waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the United States Not Met

USCIS did not address this prong, reserving it due to the petitioner's failure to establish eligibility under the first prong.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under Dhanasar Prong 1. Despite the endeavor having substantial merit, the evidence, including letters of recommendation and research papers, did not persuasively demonstrate national or global impact beyond her employer, failing to show how her work would have broader implications for metropolitan cities or the nation as claimed.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions

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A dismissed EB-2 NIW petition means USCIS found the evidence insufficient to meet the eligibility criteria. Common reasons include weak documentation, failure to meet the required number of criteria, or insufficient evidence of the claimed qualifications. Petitioners can refile with stronger evidence or explore alternative visa categories.

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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