EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided December 2025Remanded
Outcome: Remanded
DEC012025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Engineer self-petitioned for EB-2 national interest waiver to develop machine-learning forecasting models for renewable energy. AAO found proposed endeavor has national importance but petitioner not well positioned to advance it. Matter remanded for reconsideration after petitioner provides additional evidence of demonstrated success in similar work.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Proposed machine-learning models for renewable energy forecasting have significant potential to advance U.S. energy field
What was missing
- Well positioned · Petitioner lacks demonstrated record of success in related or similar efforts
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Proposed machine-learning models for renewable energy forecasting have significant potential to advance U.S. energy field |
 Well positioned | Not met | Petitioner lacks demonstrated record of success in related or similar efforts |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not decided; will be reconsidered on remand after petitioner submits additional evidence on positioning prong |
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