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sustained EB-2 (NIW)

Data Scientist

Information Technology Sector · 2024-04-29

Decision Date
2024-04-29
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 provide expert data analytics services in the United States to advance the data science market and expand data usage across multiple industries. He aims to use historical data to predict future outcomes, helping organizations make data-driven decisions and improve resilience against disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor is vital for organizational resilience, predictability, and data-driven decision-making in the U.S. economy.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's advanced STEM degree, published research, and professional record at major firms demonstrate he is well-positioned.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The petitioner's expertise in a critical STEM field provides significant value to U.S. interests regardless of labor availability.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petitioner holds a Master's degree in Data Science (2021) and has a record of success including a published journal paper in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The decision noted his work at Microsoft supporting over 100,000 employees and his background as a successful entrepreneur and journalist. All three Dhanasar prongs were found to be satisfied upon de novo review.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

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A sustained EB-2 NIW (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.

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At a Glance

Outcome sustained
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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