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EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

DEC122017_02B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Aerospace engineer with advanced degrees in mathematics and engineering sought NIW. AAO found both proposed engineering and STEM teaching endeavors lacked national importance and he lacked sufficient record demonstrating he was well positioned to advance them. Appeal dismissed.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Engineering work lacks sufficient detail on specific impact; teaching activities limited to institutional students without broader field impact
  • Well positioned · No demonstrated record of success, citation impact, or relevant party interest in either engineering or teaching endeavors

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metEngineering work lacks sufficient detail on specific impact; teaching activities limited to institutional students without broader field impact
Well positionedNot metNo demonstrated record of success, citation impact, or relevant party interest in either engineering or teaching endeavors
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst and second prongs not satisfied; balancing factors not reached

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