EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR142025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Electrical engineer seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed advanced degree based on bachelor's plus five years foreign experience and proposed AI-driven manufacturing modernization. AAO dismissed because foreign employment documentation was insufficient and proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance beyond local economic activity.
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 established substantial merit but lacks national importance; no demonstrated broad impact on industry or field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor established substantial merit but lacks national importance; no demonstrated broad impact on industry or field |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserved from analysis |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserved from analysis |
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