EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR152025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A power and automation technologies company sponsored an engineer for EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO found his work on maritime vessel electrification lacks national importance. Although general government programs support electrification, the engineer's specific proposed endeavor was not established to impact these initiatives or benefit the field broadly.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Maritime vessel electrification work lacks connection to federal programs or broader field implications beyond employer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Maritime vessel electrification work lacks connection to federal programs or broader field implications beyond employer |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; agency reserves opinion on remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; agency reserves opinion on remaining prongs |
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