EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateEmployerDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG272024_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Subsea engineer sought EB-2 national interest waiver for petroleum engineering role. Petitioner cited clean energy importance and industry reports. AAO held the field's national importance did not establish his specific endeavor's national importance; no evidence of projected economic impact or employment generation from his services.
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 · Subsea engineer's work for oil and gas company lacks demonstrable national importance separate from employer's operations.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Subsea engineer's work for oil and gas company lacks demonstrable national importance separate from employer's operations. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong analysis not required. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong analysis not required. |
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