Remanded
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Remanded — Data Science / Artificial Intelligence (2024): the Director improperly evaluated the 'national importance'
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Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly evaluated the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The Director incorrectly required the petitioner to demonstrate substantial positive economic effects, failing to consider other bases for national importance such as the endeavor's potential prospective impact on science, technology, and critical STEM fields as allowed by USCIS policy.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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