EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided December 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC282020_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An electric car system engineer sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. He claimed advanced degree eligibility and proposed future employment or business ventures in vehicle systems. The AAO affirmed denial, finding he failed to identify a specific, clearly-defined endeavor with substantial merit and national importance; broad industry growth alone does not satisfy Dhanasar.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner did not adequately describe specific proposed endeavor; general industry importance insufficient for national importance determination.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner did not adequately describe specific proposed endeavor; general industry importance insufficient for national importance determination. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed. |
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