EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided August 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG242021_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Maintenance and renovation engineer qualified as advanced degree professional sought national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed maintenance services endeavor under Dhanasar first prong; work did not show broader implications or substantial economic benefits.
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 maintenance and engineering services lack demonstrated national importance; no evidence prospective impact extends beyond company and clients to affect industry or economy.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed maintenance and engineering services lack demonstrated national importance; no evidence prospective impact extends beyond company and clients to affect industry or economy. |
 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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