EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided April 2024Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
APR222024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
Technology company petitioned for embedded systems architect with advanced degree; sought NIW for EB-2. AAO sustained appeal, finding proposed endeavor in motor controls and EV charging has national importance, beneficiary well-positioned to advance it, and waiver benefits the US based on track record and critical STEM contributions.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · AAO withdrew director's denial; record establishes endeavor in motor controls and EV charging has substantial merit and national importance.
- Well positioned · AAO agreed with director; beneficiary has advanced STEM degree and track record in field.
- Balance favors a waiver · Beneficiary's track record and significance of work advancing critical emerging technology benefit US on balance.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | AAO withdrew director's denial; record establishes endeavor in motor controls and EV charging has substantial merit and national importance. |
 Well positioned | Met | AAO agreed with director; beneficiary has advanced STEM degree and track record in field. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Beneficiary's track record and significance of work advancing critical emerging technology benefit US on balance. |
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