EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR222025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Electrical engineer proposing specialized consulting company seeking EB-2 with NIW. AAO affirmed underlying EB-2 eligibility but dismissed appeal, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite focus on modernization and sustainability.
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 electrical engineering consulting lacks specific broader impact; importance of industry insufficient for national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed electrical engineering consulting lacks specific broader impact; importance of industry insufficient for national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this issue. |
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