EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB052026_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Semiconductor foundry petitions for electrical engineer beneficiary under EB-2 with national interest waiver. Beneficiary holds master's equivalent degree. AAO upheld denial: petitioner failed to establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor under Dhanasar first prong; industry importance insufficient without defined project scope and prospective impact.
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 · Beneficiary's specific endeavor lacks defined scope, responsibilities, and connection to national need
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Beneficiary's specific endeavor lacks defined scope, responsibilities, and connection to national need |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed as dispositive issue identified |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed as dispositive issue identified |
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