EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided February 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB142023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A civil engineer sought a national interest waiver for an EB-2 petition to work in civil construction. The AAO affirmed the director's denial, finding the petitioner's proposed business endeavor lacked the national importance required under Dhanasar's first prong, as it would benefit only himself, his companies, and clients without broader industry 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 · Proposed civil construction endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; benefits limited to petitioner, companies, and clients without broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed civil construction endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; benefits limited to petitioner, companies, and clients without broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; petition denied on national importance ground. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; petition denied on national importance ground. |
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