EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG222024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mechanical engineer sought EB-2 NIW. AAO held appeal dismissible due to petitioner's conflicting statements about the proposed endeavor between initial filing and RFE response, making substantive nature unclear and preventing informed determination.
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 · Conflicting and inconsistent evidence regarding proposed endeavor; insufficient quality to establish substantial merit and national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Conflicting and inconsistent evidence regarding proposed endeavor; insufficient quality to establish substantial merit and national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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