EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR022025_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An electro-mechanical professional in hydrocarbon extraction sought EB-2 national interest waiver to work in the petroleum industry. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite the industry's significance, as the petitioner failed to demonstrate broader impact beyond a specific employer.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed work as electro-mechanical professional lacks broader impact on industry or field; importance of profession and petroleum sector insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work as electro-mechanical professional lacks broader impact on industry or field; importance of profession and petroleum sector insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong of national importance |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong of national importance |
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