EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR022024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Industrial and quality engineer seeks EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. AAO affirmed dismissal partly because petitioner abandoned appeal arguments regarding national importance by failing to respond to Director's analysis. Also found first Dhanasar prong unmet.
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 endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar first prong; no substantial economic or industry-wide implications shown
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar first prong; no substantial economic or industry-wide implications shown |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached as dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached as dispositive |
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