EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided December 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC172021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Engineering project manager seeking NIW. Appeal dismissed because petitioner failed to establish eligibility for underlying EB-2 classification; credential evaluation did not comply with regulatory requirements and did not demonstrate academic equivalency of foreign education.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | NIW analysis not reached because petitioner failed to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility as advanced degree professional or exceptional ability. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | NIW analysis not reached because petitioner failed to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | NIW analysis not reached because petitioner failed to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility. |
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