EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided December 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC092025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An aircraft maintenance technician sought NIW for EB-2. The AAO found the proposed endeavor met the first Dhanasar prong on national importance but dismissed for failing the second prong. The petitioner lacked documented evidence of company existence, adequate funding, and a credible team to advance the proposed business.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · AAO reversed SCOPS, finding aircraft engine and aviation fuel improvements have sufficient national impact
What was missing
- Well positioned · Business plan inconsistent, company existence undocumented, funding inadequate, no credible R&D team evidence
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | AAO reversed SCOPS, finding aircraft engine and aviation fuel improvements have sufficient national impact |
 Well positioned | Not met | Business plan inconsistent, company existence undocumented, funding inadequate, no credible R&D team evidence |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because second prong failed; AAO reserved this issue |
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