EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB042026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Electrical and computer engineer with master's degree seeks NIW for research refining silicon carbide process integration for semiconductor devices. AAO held petitioner failed both Dhanasar prongs: endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance and petitioner was not well-positioned to advance it without employer resources or documented funding.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to establish national importance of silicon carbide process research; insufficient detail on prospective broad implications or dissemination plan beyond proprietary employer constraints.
- Well positioned · Petitioner lacked evidence of record of success, investor interest, progress toward endeavor, or feasible plan for financial support to continue proposed work.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish national importance of silicon carbide process research; insufficient detail on prospective broad implications or dissemination plan beyond proprietary employer constraints. |
 Well positioned | Not met | Petitioner lacked evidence of record of success, investor interest, progress toward endeavor, or feasible plan for financial support to continue proposed work. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first two prongs failed. |
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