EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateEmployerDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR042025_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Petroleum engineer with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for work on hydraulic fracturing fluid technologies. Petitioner's endeavor had substantial merit but lacked required national importance. Decision distinguished between employer significance and specific endeavor impact, finding insufficient evidence of prospective impact directly attributable to petitioner's work.
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 endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; petitioner focused on employer impact not specific endeavor impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; petitioner focused on employer impact not specific endeavor impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong analysis not reached under Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong analysis not reached under Dhanasar framework |
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