EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR062026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Senior engineering program manager with advanced degree seeks NIW for research on electromechanical systems including motor design, hybrid vehicle powertrains, and aerospace monitoring. SCOPS approved advanced degree qualification and substantial merit but denied national importance. AAO upheld dismissal, finding insufficient evidence of broader field impact or economic effects rising to national importance.
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 · Petitioner established substantial merit and positioned well for endeavor, but failed to demonstrate national importance or broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner established substantial merit and positioned well for endeavor, but failed to demonstrate national importance or broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not satisfied; second prong reserved as unnecessary because first prong dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not satisfied; third prong reserved as unnecessary because first prong dispositive. |
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