EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR212026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil engineer proposing to found consulting services company in Massachusetts. Failed first Dhanasar prong on national importance; generic consulting for construction companies lacked national or global implications. Business plan contained numerous errors and unreliable financial projections. Appeal dismissed.
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 civil engineering consulting business lacked national importance; generic STEM field status insufficient; business plan unreliable
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed civil engineering consulting business lacked national importance; generic STEM field status insufficient; business plan unreliable |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong not analyzed due to national importance determination |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong not analyzed |
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