EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG262024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mechanical engineer proposed work in advanced technologies and energy-smart building systems. AAO dismissed appeal, adopting Director's decision; petitioner provided vague endeavor description lacking specific project details, activities, or evidence demonstrating national importance or positioning to advance it.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner vaguely described proposed endeavor; insufficient evidence of specific activities, planned projects, or implications meeting national importance standard
- Well positioned · Petitioner failed to demonstrate positioning to advance poorly articulated endeavor with inadequate project details
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner vaguely described proposed endeavor; insufficient evidence of specific activities, planned projects, or implications meeting national importance standard |
 Well positioned | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate positioning to advance poorly articulated endeavor with inadequate project details |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first two prongs failed |
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